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Projected Impact of a Sodium Consumption Reduction Initiative in Argentina: An Analysis from the CVD Policy Model - Argentina

Bibbins-Domingo, Kirsten;
Konfino, J;
Mekonnen, TA;
Coxson, PG;
Ferrante, D

UC San Francisco Previously Published Works (2013)

Background:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in adults in Argentina. Sodium reduction policies targeting processed foods were implemented in 2011 in Argentina, but the impact has not been evaluated. The aims of this study are to us

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Health benefits of reducing sugar-sweetened beverage intake in high risk populations of California: Results from the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) policy model

Bibbins-Domingo, Kirsten;
Mekonnen, TA;
Odden, MC;
Coxson, PG;
Guzman, D;
Lightwood, J;
Wang, YC

UC San Francisco Previously Published Works (2013)

Background: Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) has risen over the past two decades, with over 10 million Californians drinking one or more SSB per day. High SSB intake is associated with risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and corona