WHO Warns More Than a Teaspoon of Salt a Day Can Raise Heart Disease Risk

The World Health Organization has warned that consuming more than a teaspoon of salt daily can increase the risk of high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.

In a statement, the organization highlighted the link between salt intake and blood pressure, drawing attention to the cardiovascular risks associated with excessive consumption.

The warning concerns the total amount of salt consumed over a day, rather than the amount used in a single meal.

The WHO’s message underscores the importance of keeping daily salt intake in check as part of efforts to reduce risks to heart health.