The effect of social class on the amount of salt intake in patients with hypertension

Reducing salt intake is a factor related to life style which can influence the prevention of blood pressure. This study was conducted to assess the impact of social class on the amount of salt intake in patients with hypertension in Iran. This was an observational on the intake of salt, as estimated...

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Published in:Blood pressure 2016-12, Vol.25 (6), p.360-363
Main Authors: Mazloomy Mahmoodabad, Seyed Saeed, Tehrani, Hadi, Gholian-aval, Mahdi, Gholami, Hasan, Nematy, Mohsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood Pressure - drug effects
Humans
Hypertension
Hypertension - blood
Iran
lifestyle
salt intake
Social Class
Sodium Chloride, Dietary
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Summary:Reducing salt intake is a factor related to life style which can influence the prevention of blood pressure. This study was conducted to assess the impact of social class on the amount of salt intake in patients with hypertension in Iran. This was an observational on the intake of salt, as estimated by Kawasaki formula in a sample from Iranian population, stratified for social background characteristics. The finding in general was that the estimated salt intake was somewhat higher in subjects from a lower social background, while the opposite was true for lipid levels (LDL and HDL cholesterol). There was also a significant correlation between salt intake and the level of systolic blood pressure, but not the level of diastolic blood pressure. Considering high salt intake (almost double the standard amount in Iran), especially in patients with low-social class and the effects of salt on human health, it is suggested to design and perform suitable educational programs based on theories and models of health education in order to reduce salt intake.
ISSN:0803-7051
1651-1999
DOI:10.1080/08037051.2016.1179508