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Reducing salt consumption as a measure to prevent and control non-communicable diseases attributed with excess sodium
Reducing salt consumption is a global priority to prevent and control chronic non-communicable diseases associated with excess sodium. The publication summarizes the main challenges faced in Latin America.
Specifically, the document presents the ideas discussed in a webinar held on March 23, 2023 entitled “Regional dialogue: salt substitutes to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs)”, co-organized by the Latin American Social Marketing Association (LAMSO) and the Colombian non-profit organization IMEK Research Center in Marketing & Development. In this space, international speakers shared their different perspectives and experiences addressing the problem in the region.
Authors: López-Sánchez, M. C., Aya Pastrana, N., Blanco-Metzler, A., Ponce-Lucero, V., Bernabé-Ortiz, A., Lucumí, D. & Meza-Reyes, G.
A publication by: IMEK Research Center in Marketing & Development, Latin American Social Marketing Association (LAMSO).
Year of publication: 2023
Recommended reference: López-Sánchez, MC, Aya Pastrana, N., Blanco-Metzler, A., Ponce-Lucero, V., Bernabé-Ortiz, A., Lucumí, D. & Meza-Reyes, G. (2023). Reducing salt consumption as a measure to prevent and control non-communicable diseases associated with excess sodium. Summary, No. 2., Colombia: IMEK & LAMSO. Available here.
Keywords: social marketing, Latin America, salt, health, hypertension.
