Publications

3 publications

1. 

   Frequency of High Salt Food Consumption in Jamaica

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   Estimate how often adults consume high-salt foods and identify associated characteristics. The authors identified younger adults as one audience for sodium-reduction efforts.

   Keywords: food frequencyJamaicasalt consumption

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   Sodium and Potassium Intake Estimates for Jamaican Adults

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   Update national estimates of sodium and potassium intake using spot urine measurements. The authors called for stronger public health efforts to address high sodium and low potassium intake.

   Keywords: dietary intakepotassiumsodium

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3. 

   Validation of Spot Urine Estimates of Sodium Intake in Jamaica

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   Compare sodium estimates from spot urine formulas with measured 24-hour excretion. Average estimates were broadly comparable, while individual classification of high intake varied by method.

   Keywords: sodium intakespot urinevalidation

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