Sodium Intake, Blood Pressure, and Dietary Sources of Sodium in an Adult South Indian Population.

Background: The association between prevalence of hypertension and its relationship with dietary sodium intake has never been published from large epidemiological studies in the South Indian population before.

Objectives: To assess sodium intake and its association with blood pressure, and major dietary sources of sodium in an adult population in southeastern India.

Methods: This study included a representative population-based sample of 8080 individuals (57% women) >20 years of age.