Health Ministry set to launch 'war on salt' to combat chronic diseases

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is set to launch its 'war on salt', a campaign aimed at reducing salt intake among Malaysians, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said reducing salt intake was vital as it was identified as a major contributing factor to the prevalence of numerous chronic diseases, leading to premature deaths in the country.