Excess salt intake kills over a million yearly, WHO reports

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released sodium benchmarks for food categories. 8 million global deaths are due to poor diet, with 2 million from high sodium intake. Excess sodium raises blood pressure, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. WHO recommends less than 5g of salt daily. High sodium intake leads to heart diseases, kidney problems, and stroke. Excessive sodium attracts water, raising blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Sodium is found in various processed foods.