Experts link non-iodised salt to hypertension
MTWARA: MEDICAL experts have linked the high prevalence of high blood pressure in Mtwara Region to the consumption of non-iodised salt sourced from the Indian Ocean, alongside excessive alcohol intake and cigarette smoking. The warning follows findings from a health camp in the region, where specialist doctors found that 85 per cent of 58 people screened in three days were suffering from Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD). The cardiovascular team conducted laboratory investigat
Medical experts in Mtwara Region have identified the consumption of non-iodized salt, alongside excessive alcohol and smoking, as a potential driver of high blood pressure rates. Findings from a recent health camp revealed that a significant majority of screened individuals suffered from Hypertensive Heart Disease. Specialists suggest that the widespread use of salt sourced from the Indian Ocean, which is often not iodized, may contribute to elevated blood pressure by increasing vascular pressure.
This situation highlights a critical public health concern where a common dietary staple may be contributing to a widespread cardiovascular disease epidemic, necessitating urgent awareness and intervention.
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