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.Â
The public has been urged to be mindful of their salt intake in order to look after their heart. (NewsWire)
Reduce your salt 🧂 intake to less than 5g per day!
⚠️ Too much salt can increase risk of high blood pressure, stroke & heart disease.
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— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) October 23, 2022