A Longitudinal Investigation on the Effects of Sodium and Potassium Intake on the Development of Hypertension and Abdominal Obesity from Childhood to Young Adulthood amongst Ellisras Rural Population, South Africa

• Autori principali: Thato Tshepo Raphadu (Autore), Peter Modupi Mphekgwana (Autore), Moloko Matshipi (Autore), Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: MDPI AG, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Background: Hypertension (HT) and obesity have both been on the rise in children. Each is associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease risk, and both track into adulthood. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the association of sodium intake (Na), potassium (K) intake, and sodium-to-pot...