{
  "id": 3703661,
  "title": "Salt overload: The hidden threat on Ghanaian dining tables",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/salt-overload-the-hidden-threat-on-ghanaian-dining-tables",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:43:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/salt-overload-the-hidden-threat-on-ghanaian-dining-tables/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Excessive salt intake, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) is strongly linked to major chronic conditions- primarily high blood pressure (BP), cardiovascular disease, and stroke. While sodium, the component of salt responsible for most of its health effects is essential for normal body functions, consuming too much beyond healthier levels may be problematic. Read … The post Salt…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}