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

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 ...

Source: BMC Public Health - August 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel M. Harris, Angela M. C. Rose, Ian R. Hambleton, Christina Howitt, Nita G. Forouhi, Anselm J. M. Hennis, T. Alafia Samuels and Nigel Unwin Tags: Research article Source Type: research