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Salt intake was higher among males and those with high BMI and waist circumference: introduction to the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS), a population-based salt intake survey in Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorRashidah Ambak
dc.contributor.authorFeng J He
dc.contributor.authorFatimah Othman
dc.contributor.authorViola Michael
dc.contributor.authorMuhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff
dc.contributor.authorTahir Aris
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-19T02:25:14Z
dc.date.available2024-07-19T02:25:14Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground: Recognising that excessive dietary salt intake is associated with high blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular health, the Ministry of Health Malaysia conducted the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) among Malaysian adults. This paper introduced MyCoSS projects and presented findings on the salt intake of the Malaysian adult population. Methods: MyCoSS was a nationally representative survey, designed to provide valuable data on dietary salt intake, sources of salt in the diet, and knowledge, perception, and practice about salt among Malaysian adults. It was a cross-sectional household survey, covering Malaysian citizens of 18 years old and above. Multi-stage-stratified sampling was used to warrant national representativeness. Sample size was calculated on all objectives studied, and the biggest sample size was derived from the knowledge on the effect of high salt on health (1300 participants). Salt intake was estimated using a single 24-h urine collection and its sources from a food frequency questionnaire. Knowledge, attitude, and practice were determined from a pre-tested questionnaire. All questionnaires were fully administered by trained interviewers using mobile devices. Anthropometric indices (weight, height, and waist circumference) and blood pressure were measured using a standardised protocol. Ethical approvals were obtained from the Medical Research Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia, and Queen Mary University of London prior to conducting the survey. Results: Findings showed that the average sodium intake of Malaysian adults (3167 mg/day) was higher than the WHO recommendation of 2000 mg/day. Daily intake was significantly higher among males and individuals with higher BMI and higher waist circumference. Conclusion: Salt intake in the Malaysian population was higher than the WHO recommendation. MyCoSS’s findings will be used for the development and implementation of national salt reduction policy. A successful implementation of a national salt reduction programme in Malaysia will benefit the whole population.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-021-00229-y
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/643
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition
dc.relation.issn2072-1315
dc.titleSalt intake was higher among males and those with high BMI and waist circumference: introduction to the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS), a population-based salt intake survey in Malaysia
dc.typejournal-article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.issueS1
oaire.citation.volume40
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