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Excessive salt consumption linked to rising cases of hypertension in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 31, 2024

High salt consumption is linked to 30 per cent of hypertension cases and related diseases, contributing to 1.65 million deaths annually due to cardiov...

'Tasty but risky': Why you should stop adding raw salt to cooked food
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

The addition of raw salt (sodium chloride) to ready meals is so ingrained that many exceed the recommended limit, despite associated health risks.

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