The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning on health risks due to the intake of salt.
WHO has warned that too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.
In a Twitter video message, the WHO urged the public to reduce their salt intake to less than 5g per day.
Adults have been advised to consume less than a teaspoon of salt per day.Ā
The public has been urged to be mindful of their salt intake in order to look after their heart. (NewsWire)
Reduce your salt š§ intake to less than 5g per day!
ā ļø Too much salt can increase risk of high blood pressure, stroke & heart disease.
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— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) October 23, 2022