The Prevalence of High Sodium Intake among Maehongson Population, Thailand

Authors

  • Sitthipong Yimsawad Department of Internal Medicine, Srisangwal hospital, Maehongson, Thailand

Keywords:

high sodium intake, sodium, potassium, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

Discretionary and non-discretionary salt are the two-sources of sodium that humans consume. High dietary sodium intake has been associated with the increased incidence of hypertension as well as the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that contribute to a prominent health problem and public health challenges worldwide. There was no current study to find the prevalence of high salt intake by using 24-hour urine collection method at the population level in Maehongson Province. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of high sodium intake and estimated dietary sodium and potassium intake in the population of Maehongson. Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey conducted among 869 Maehongson population of aged 18 years and over from June 2020 to June 2021. The basic general characteristics were recorded as follows: age, sex, body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, underlying disease, educational level, occupation and monthly income, etc. Dietary sodium and potassium intake were assessed by a single 24-hour urine collection. The estimated sodium intake measured >100 mmol/day was above WHO recommendation. The estimated potassium intake measured <90 mmol/day (3,510 mg) represented inadequate intake for potassium. There were 820 participants included in the analysis (response rate of 82.0%). The mean age was 50.7±12.3 years, 34.9% were male. The proportion of high sodium intake was 79%. The 24-hour urine collection estimating the mean total sodium intake was 162.1±81.1 mmol/day, equivalent to 3728.6±1866.0 mg or 9.5±4.7 g of salt. The mean estimated potassium intake was 47.6±20.4 mmol (1861.7±795.6 mg) and Na/K (mg/mg) was 2.2±1.1. This study showed that obesity and overweight (BMI >25 kg/m2 ) found to be associated with a higher prevalence of high sodium intake than normal weight population, 87.1% and 74.3%, respectively (p<0.05). In conclusion, the majority among Maehongson population consumed excess sodium intake. Estimated sodium intake was around twice the recommended maximum level of intake, and potassium intake was low. Thus, sodium reduction and increasing potassium intake should be considered as an essential public health effort to prevent hypertension and CVD.

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2023-06-29

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ยิ้มสวัสดิ์ ส. (2023). The Prevalence of High Sodium Intake among Maehongson Population, Thailand. Journal of Health Science of Thailand, 32(3), 400–416. Retrieved from https://thaidj.org/index.php/JHS/article/view/14220

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