| • High sodium consumption is associated with higher blood pressure. |
• In 2010, the prevalence of hypertension among New York City residents was 30.8% with 64.6% aware, 56.3% treated, and only 40.3% controlled. |
| • On a population basis, sodium consumption is in excess. |
• Mean 24-hour urinary excretion among New York City residents with hypertension was 3,564 mg/day, exceeding the recommendation of < 2,300 mg/day by 55%. |
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• Every 500 mg decrement of urinary sodium excretion was associated with an 18% greater odds of hypertension control. |
