Table 4.
Discounted estimates of total population effects from reduction of 3 g/day in salt intake sustained over 10 years, by age and sex
| Age groups (years) | Cases prevented (×1000) | Deaths prevented (×1000) | Life years gained (×1000) | QALYs gained (×1000) | Total savings (£m) | Annual equivalent savings (£m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men: | ||||||
| 40-49 | 4.4 | 0.51 | 12 | 21 | 47 | 5 |
| 50-59 | 4.9 | 0.71 | 16 | 21 | 53 | 6 |
| 60-69 | 4.8 | 0.74 | 15 | 17 | 49 | 6 |
| 70-79 | 3.1 | 0.45 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 3 |
| Women: | ||||||
| 40-49 | 4.0 | 0.39 | 11 | 19 | 48 | 6 |
| 50-59 | 3.8 | 0.51 | 13 | 18 | 46 | 5 |
| 60-69 | 3.9 | 0.64 | 14 | 16 | 45 | 5 |
| 70-79 | 3.2 | 0.48 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 4 |
| Totals | 32.2 | 4.43 | 96 | 131 | 347 | 40 |
Any apparent anomalies with addition are due to rounding effects.
QALY=quality adjusted life year.