Sodium and potassium excretion in an adult Caribbean population of African descent with a high burden of cardiovascular disease

Sodium and potassium excretion in an adult Caribbean population of African descent with a high burden of cardiovascular disease

Abstract Background High sodium diets with inadequate potassium and high sodium-to-potassium ratios are a known determinant of hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The Caribbean island of Barbados has a high prevalence of hypertension and mortality from CVD. Our objectives were to estimate...

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Main Authors: Rachel M. Harris, Angela M. C. Rose, Ian R. Hambleton, Christina Howitt, Nita G. Forouhi, Anselm J. M. Hennis, T. Alafia Samuels, Nigel Unwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
24-h urine collection
Adult
Barbados
Diet
Excretion
Potassium
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5694-0

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