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PAHO warns Caribbean sodium intake double recommended levels

The Pan American Health Organisation is warning that sodium consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases.

In a new report, PAHO underscored the urgency of implementing strategies such as mandatory sodium content reduction in foods, front-of-package warning labelling, and the regulation of marketing for high-sodium products.



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