# World Salt Awareness Week 2025 is putting a spotlight on the dangers of excessive salt intake. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa has joined the global theme, 5 Ways to 5 Grams, encouraging daily salt reduction. With global intake averaging 10.8 grams, it’s more than double the World Health Organisation’s recommendation, as salt is linked to two million deaths yearly. The week-long awareness campaign urges the checking of food labels, reduced intake of processed foods, and adopting healthier habits to combat cardiovascular risks.
World Salt Awareness Week urges action on hidden sodium risks