Low potassium and high sodium intakes: a double health threat to Cape Verdeans

• Main Authors: Daniela Alves (Author), Zélia Santos (Author), Miguel Amado (Author), Isabel Craveiro (Author), António Pedro Delgado (Author), Artur Correia (Author), Luzia Gonçalves (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cape Verde presents a high rate of cardiovascular diseases. Low potassium and high sodium intakes are related to cardiovascular diseases. However, studies regarding these two micronutrients continue to be rare in African urban settings. This work aims to estimate potassium and so...