Low potassium and high sodium intakes: a double health threat to Cape Verdeans.

摘要: Cape Verde presents a high rate of cardiovascular diseases. Low potassium and sodium intakes are related to However, studies regarding these two micronutrients continue be rare in African urban settings. This work aims estimate analyse the self-reported salt intake by gender type area city Praia – capital Verde. In first stage (n = 1912), an intra-urban study was designed types areas (formal informal), using sampling strategy based on random selection geographical coordinates, order apply questionnaire. second stage, 24-h dietary recall anthropometric measurements were performed local nutritionists. Potassium estimated for 599 participants (149 men 450 women). Non-parametric methods (including quantile regression) used statistical analysis. informal areas, higher percentage women reported having hypertension (31.0%) compared formal (19.7%). Based recall, median 2924.2 mg/day 2562.6 mg/day. Almost 70.0% 80.0% ingested less than recommended 3510 mg/day potassium. presented medians (men: 4131.2 vs 3014.6 mg/day women: 3243.4 2522.4 mg/day). On other hand, exceeding 2000 mg/day (≥70.8%), even that low-salt intake. Quantile regression models revealed effects intakes, at least, some quartiles, accounting age, academic qualifications, professional situation. A low found Praia. Thus, efficient health education campaigns promotion needed should tailored considering areas.