Switching consumption to low-sodium salt or sodium can save health costs of up to IDR 27.7 trillion.
Audio BeritaPlease note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us atLast year's salt harvest in the salt production center in the Pademawu district, Pamekasan Regency, East Java, on Saturday . Pamekasan is one of the salt-producing regions in Madura Island.
Nevertheless, the WHO report shows that only nine countries - Brazil, Chile, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Uruguay - have comprehensive policy packages to reduce sodium intake. Other countries, including Indonesia, do not yet have adequate policies. This study was conducted because data from the Ministry of Health showed that 53.5% of the Indonesian population consumes salt exceeding the recommended limit, which is more than 2,000 milligrams per day. However, high salt consumption can trigger various diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and strokes.in Indonesia. This low-sodium salt is similar to table salt and both have a similar taste, so some consumers often cannot differentiate between these two types of salt.
"This will reduce healthcare expenditures by 2 billion US dollars or IDR 27.7 trillion in 10 years. This provides a very significant cost-saving measure. The greatest health benefits are seen in low-income communities," he said as quoted from the Griffith University website on Monday .Farmers harvest salt in Lembung Village, Galis District, Pamekasan, East Java.
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