While it is true that food lacks flavor without salt, excessive use of salt in food is also harmful to health. According to a report by the World Health Organisation, Indians consume more than the recommended 5 grams of salt. Mumbaikars consume 9 grams of salt per day. Therefore, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a 'Salt and Sugar Awareness' campaign to inform citizens about reducing the amount of salt and sugar in their daily diet.
The 'Salt and Sugar Awareness' campaign was launched in the presence of BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani at a program held at the BMC headquarters on the occasion of World Health Day. On this occasion, a poster of the 'Salt and Sugar Awareness' campaign was released. During the event, Bhushan Gagrani directed the Public Health Department to effectively implement the campaign to control the amount of salt consumed daily in the diet of Mumbaikars.
Additional Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation Dr. Vipin Sharma, Deputy Commissioner (Public Health) Sharad Ukhde, Executive Health Officer Dr. Daksha Shah, Chief Medical Superintendent (Suburban Hospitals) Dr. Chandrakant Pawar and others were present on this occasion.
To prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in future generations, the civic body will launch a public awareness campaign on excess salt and sugar consumption. Citizens will be informed about reducing the amount of salt and sugar in their daily diet. Awareness will be raised about excess salt and sugar at the community level and in schools, and the importance of instilling healthy habits at an early age will be emphasised.
Avoid excessive consumption of salt and sugar
According to the STEPS Survey 2021, conducted jointly by the World Health Organization and the Public Health Department of theBMC, 34 percent of Mumbai residents have high blood pressure and 18 percent have diabetes. Salt and sugar are among the common ingredients used to flavor our food. Excessive consumption of salt and sugar can lead to serious diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Therefore, it is important for Mumbaikars to reduce their salt intake.
Objectives of the campaign: Research conducted in various countries has found that reducing salt consumption at a young age can reduce the risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease in young people. On the occasion of World Health Day and in connection with the Salt Awareness Week celebrated in May, the BMC, in partnership with Partnership for Healthy Cities and Americares India Foundation, will be launching a "Salt and Sugar Awareness" campaign.
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