A practical new method of measuring population salt intake [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kristina Petersen (Principal investigator)

Brief description The World Health Organization has set a target for member countries to reduce salt intake by 30% by 2025. Key to this is measurement of population salt intake. Collection of 24-hour urine samples is the gold standard used to estimate salt intake but this method is burdensome. Collection of a single urine sample is an alternative method. This project will bring together all of the available data worldwide to assess the reliability of using a single urine sample to measure population salt intake.

Funding Amount $318,768.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF