Anasaini Moala Silatolu, Joseph Alvin Santos, Aliyah Palu, Devina Nand, Alvina Deo, Ateca Kama, Susana Lolohea, Unise Vakaloloma, Litiana Seru, Penaia Naivunivuni, Shajal Kumar, Helen Tawakilai, Emosi Vimatemate, Mohammed Sanif, Alena Misavu, Andrew Uma Prasad, Dori Patay, Mark Woodward, Kris Rogers, Erica Reeve, Colin Bell, Jacqui Webster, Gade Waqa, Briar L McKenzie
BACKGROUND: Excess salt and sugar consumption contribute to diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. This study aimed to estimate salt and sugar intakes and main sources, in a population of adults in the Central Division of Fiji. METHODS: One adult per household was randomly selected to participate (n = 700). Sociodemographic characteristics; blood pressure, weight, and height; a 24-h diet recall; and spot-urine samples were collected, with 24-h urine samples from a sub-sample (n = 200)...
May 2024: The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific