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Tamil Nadu government announces multi-pronged mission to reduce salt intake among people

The WHO recommends that a person should consume less than five grams of salt a day. However, scientific studies indicate that the people of Tamil Nadu consume an average of 7 to 8 grams of salt per day, says Health Minister

Tamil Nadu government announces multi-pronged mission to reduce salt intake among people

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