Question

The goal of the population approach to shift the community distribution of blood pressure towards lower levels involves reduction of salt intake to an average of not more than:

• A. 3 grams per day
• B. 4 grams per day
• C. 5 grams per day
• D. 6 grams per day

Hint:

Reducing salt intake can help in lowering blood pressure and prevent hypertension-related complications in the community.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the population approach to blood pressure control.
To reduce the risk of hypertension and its associated complications, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting daily salt intake to 5 grams for adults. This measure helps reduce the average blood pressure in the population.