date:Jul 24, 2012
Campaigners have long called for reductions in salt levels because of its association with high blood pressure, but a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says high salt intake can also cause stomach cancer.
According to the WCRF, one-in-seven stomach cancers in the UK could be prevented if people kept their salt intake within the recommended daily limit of 6g.
Kate Mendoza, head of health information at WCRF, said: Stomach cancer is difficult to treat successfully because most