N Engl J Med August 2014 PMID 25119608

Global sodium consumption and death from cardiovascular causes.

Dariush Mozaffarian, Saman Fahimi, Gitanjali M Singh, Renata Micha, Shahab Khatibzadeh, Rebecca E Engell, Stephen Lim, Goodarz Danaei, Majid Ezzati, John Powles

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Discussions revolve around the 1.65 million deaths linked to high sodium intake and include references to specific studies, such as the 2014 research led by @Dmozaffarian, emphasizing the public health relevance. The tone varies from supporting the findings to questioning estimates, which demonstrates engaged dialogue, though some comments are more dismissive or comparative, reflecting diverse levels of impact perception.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings about sodium and cardiovascular mortality, though some express skepticism or point out limitations, indicating general agreement with nuanced views.

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Posts show high interest, referencing the study and related health concerns, highlighting engagement with public health issues.

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The conversations emphasize the significance of sodium intake on public health, suggesting some awareness of its high impact, although not all posts convey a sense of immediate change or urgency.

Abstract in brief

  • High sodium intake significantly increases blood pressure, leading to a risk of cardiovascular disease; however, its direct impact on global cardiovascular mortality remains uncertain.
  • Data from 66 countries revealed that the average global sodium consumption in 2010 was 3.95 g per day, with 1.65 million cardiovascular deaths annually linked to sodium levels above a recommended intake of 2.0 g.
  • The majority of these deaths (84.3%) occurred in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting a pressing public health concern, particularly in young adults.

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Hector Madariaga, MD FASN
@HecmagsMD · X

@NephroGuy @NephJC Global Sodium Consumption and Death from Cardiovascular Causes #nephjc https://t.co/sK6CjkFmzu https://t.co/iVbsk8s3dE

Jul 26, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,975 followers View post →
Azize Nur Yıldırım
@azizenyildirim · X

Global sodyum tüketimi ve kardiyovasküler hastalıklar kaynaklı ölüm üzerine: “In this modeling study, 1.65 million deaths from cardiovascular causes that occurred in 2010 were attributed to sodium consumption above a reference level of 2.0 g per day. “ https://t.co/yNWlUcL08I

Jul 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 18,563 followers View post →
Barabab✊R
@fleuteu · X

@ethalises @FabreJrme1 @benco_c @anaelbibard @MacLesggy @lemondefr On compare les 2 en terme de toxicité a long terme ? On estime a plus de 90 décès par jours en France a cause de excès de sodium dans l'alimentation Combien pour le glyphosate ? https://t.co/BDMZB7OyxM

Dec 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,340 followers View post →
Francis Alenghat
@alenghat · X

Saw a mention of mortality attributable to high-salt diet, but wanted to remind myself of the data. Here’s a 2014 study led by @Dmozaffarian concluding 1.65M annual global CV deaths attributable to sodium intake above reference level of 2g/day. https://t.co/lgmQ58Iy7y

Mar 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,006 followers View post →
Evidence Based Bonne Humeur (EBBH) - Romain
@Evidencebbh · X

@lecastorlapon Oui. Mais bon, c'est une estimation qui ressort des travaux d'UN chercheur de l'Inserm début 2000... Sinon, j'ai une estimation plus récente, mais mondiale, elle : https://t.co/7sCwBkTS9W

May 2, 2019 · 1 like · 17,322 followers View post →
Daniel Corchado
@med__gym · X

Referencias de la publicación

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 like · 1,875 followers View post →

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Albert
@Legauche · X

@tropicswizard 2 minutos de pesquisa e: https://t.co/kYIR3bO0Hz

Jul 12, 2025 · 1,706 followers View post →
入倉一史
@ld97RfGZu8FfzWH · X

@kanoto_cook 厚労省研究班の塩分多いと血圧up、心血管死亡率upする世界の医学常識が根拠でしょうか ワクチン施策を行う厚労省を信用しませんし、医学文献も盲信はしません 例えば添付文献はビル&メリンダ・ゲイツ財団から資金提供受けてます。出典も要チェックかと https://t.co/VcfOAeSs2W

Sep 26, 2024 · 737 followers View post →
Mashaisthebestbeaches
@Gribenkothebest · X

Натрій (сіль). Надмірне споживання і наслідки. 1.4. Порівняльна статистика по Україні. В одному нещодавньому великому метааналізі (надалі багато інформації буде з статті Global Sodium Consumption and Death from Cardiovascular Causes від 2014, зокрема їх Supplementary Appendix).

Jul 27, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Summa Veritas
@SummaVeritas · X

@AmygdalaBurdach @DividendIncome_ @iluminatibot In science there's a phenomenon called "cherry picking" where you take 1 or 2 studies that support your bias and pass them off as what the totality of the research says. Congrats on cherry picking. Why didn't you include this article? https://t.co/Wtzj3aqw4u

Jan 14, 2024 · 335 followers View post →
Gnomadic
@EleftheriaCube · X

@JohnDupontIDE @VraiconAlpin Rien que le Diabete: 34k morts par an (BEH) Le nombre de mort dû a l'obesité morbide: 55k https://t.co/umDQJSvQZF. Le sel: 2.3k (meta etude) https://t.co/1VMRX1mFJv Ce ne sont que trois exemple. C'est un fait largement connu et reconnu.

Sep 28, 2023 · 1 like · 601 followers View post →
Daniel Corchado
@med__gym · X

Referencias de la publicación

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 like · 1,875 followers View post →
nabeso
@nabeso · X

減塩すると血圧が下がるのはわかったんだけど、さげることで血管イベントが下がったと言えるのだろうか(言いがかり) https://t.co/rtPtYbXuD8

Oct 6, 2022 · 1,168 followers View post →
Nephrology Journal Club
@NephJC · X

RT @HecmagsMD: @NephroGuy @NephJC Global Sodium Consumption and Death from Cardiovascular Causes #nephjc https://t.co/sK6CjkFmzu https://…

Jul 26, 2022 · 1 share · 38,499 followers View post →
Hector Madariaga, MD FASN
@HecmagsMD · X

@NephroGuy @NephJC Global Sodium Consumption and Death from Cardiovascular Causes #nephjc https://t.co/sK6CjkFmzu https://t.co/iVbsk8s3dE

Jul 26, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 4,975 followers View post →
Barabab✊R
@fleuteu · X

@ethalises @FabreJrme1 @benco_c @anaelbibard @MacLesggy @lemondefr On compare les 2 en terme de toxicité a long terme ? On estime a plus de 90 décès par jours en France a cause de excès de sodium dans l'alimentation Combien pour le glyphosate ? https://t.co/BDMZB7OyxM

Dec 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,340 followers View post →
Francis Alenghat
@alenghat · X

Saw a mention of mortality attributable to high-salt diet, but wanted to remind myself of the data. Here’s a 2014 study led by @Dmozaffarian concluding 1.65M annual global CV deaths attributable to sodium intake above reference level of 2g/day. https://t.co/lgmQ58Iy7y

Mar 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,006 followers View post →
Azize Nur Yıldırım
@azizenyildirim · X

Global sodyum tüketimi ve kardiyovasküler hastalıklar kaynaklı ölüm üzerine: “In this modeling study, 1.65 million deaths from cardiovascular causes that occurred in 2010 were attributed to sodium consumption above a reference level of 2.0 g per day. “ https://t.co/yNWlUcL08I

Jul 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 18,563 followers View post →
Evidence Based Bonne Humeur (EBBH) - Romain
@Evidencebbh · X

@lecastorlapon Oui. Mais bon, c'est une estimation qui ressort des travaux d'UN chercheur de l'Inserm début 2000... Sinon, j'ai une estimation plus récente, mais mondiale, elle : https://t.co/7sCwBkTS9W

May 2, 2019 · 1 like · 17,322 followers View post →