date:Sep 19, 2012
ose who consumed the least salt.
Commentators point out that there may not be a causal connection between elevated consumption of salt and increased blood pressure, but that the pattern may be indicative of a generally unhealthy diet with, for example, a preponderance of fast- and processed food.
The fear is that elevated blood pressure at a young age is likely to increase the likelihood of cardiovascular problems in maturity.