The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ study on salt consumption practices of Jamaicans, which is being undertaken in partnership with the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), is set to commence in the first quarter of next year.
The $13.5-million research project also involves collaboration with The University of the West Indies (UWI), and is intended to provide contextual information for the implementation of a National Salt Reduction Programme to reduce blood pressure and associated cardiovascular disease.
Portfolio minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at the virtual launch of the LIFE Project on Tuesday at The UWI’s Mona campus in St Andrew.