The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging governments, the food industry and individuals across the region to take stronger action to reduce excessive salt consumption as cases of hypertension and heart disease continue to rise.
In a statement marking World Salt Awareness Week 2026, observed from May 11 to 17 under the theme “Salt It Out”, CARPHA said between 21 and 27 per cent of Caribbean adults are hypertensive, while many populations consume nearly double the World Health Organization recommended daily salt intake.
