date:Jul 26, 2012
ormed and healthy choices.
In 2009, there were 7,500 new cases of stomach cancer diagnosed in the UK. By cutting salt intake to 6 gm a day, 1,050 of these cases could have been prevented. In 2010, there were 4,966 deaths from the disease.
Salt is linked to high blood pressure, the main cause of strokes and a significant cause of heart disease. It is also connected to osteoporosis and kidney disease.