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Stakeholder perspectives on the lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) uptake in Malaysia: a qualitative study

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By Suzana Shahar, Hasnah Haron, Viola Michael, Hooi Chin Beh, Alina Abdul Rahim, Nor Hayati Ibrahim, Yook-Chin Chia, Sonia Pombo-Rodrigues, Feng J He, Ying Qian Ong, Rosmaniza Abd Samad, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Ahmad Riduan Bahauddin
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Abstract Excessive salt intake is a major contributor to hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Malaysia. Lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) can replace regular salt in home cooking and help manufacturers reduce sodium levels in packaged foods to meet maximum sodium targets. Although LSSS is a promising intervention, uptake remains limited. This study aimed to explore stakeholder perspectives on awareness, barriers and strategies to promote LSSS uptake in Malaysia.
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