iodinated salts to heart disease
A health camp in Mtwara, Tanzania, found that 85% of attendees suffer from Hypertension Heart Disease, potentially linked to the consumption of non-iodinated salt. Medical experts are urging residents to seek immediate treatment and address dietary habits.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant public health crisis in the region related to dietary habits and lack of access to processed, iodized salt.
MTWARA: THE ongoing health camp in Mtwara Region has found 85 per cent of 58 people attended in three days have Hypertension Heart Disease (HHD) linking the high rate to among others consumption of non-iodinated salts from the Indian Ocean.
The report relies on findings from medical professionals and health officials.
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