UAE survey finds 96% consume too much sodium

· Health · United Arab Emirates

A UAE survey found that 96% of people consume too much sodium, as new food rules take effect. The findings point to widespread dietary risk in the Gulf country and come alongside regulations aimed at reducing salt in food. Details of the new rules were not provided in the headline-level report.

Why it matters：Widespread excess sodium intake raises risks of hypertension and heart disease, and the new rules test whether regulation can shift diets.

Key points

  • 96% of those surveyed consumed too much sodium.
  • The findings coincide with new food rules taking effect.

Sources (original reporting)

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