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Investigators report findings from a large population-based cohort study of individuals who self-reported the frequency with which they added salt to food. Frequently adding salt to food is associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population.
1. This large cohort study found that in the general population, a higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods was significantly associated with increased chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Sodium intake is essential for various physiological functions, but high consumption has been associated with hypertension and CKD. Self-reported frequency