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WASH Introduction

World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) was established in 2005 and is a global group with the mission to improve the health of populations throughout the world by achieving a gradual reduction in salt intake. WASH will encourage multi-national food companies to reduce salt in their products and will work with Governments in different countries highlighting the need for a population salt reduction strategy. The overall aim is to bring about a reduction in salt intake throughout the world by reducing the amount of salt in processed foods as well as salt added to cooking, and at the table.

So far WASH has 357 members from 76 countries. Members are mainly experts in hypertension, however some have other roles as well - but all have an interest in reducing salt intake in their individual countries.

Latest News

World Salt Awareness Week 2009 is confirmed as 'Salt and eating out'

CSPI research shows the American food industry is not lowering salt in processed foods

AWASH 'Drop the salt!' bulletin: supporting World Salt Awareness Week

World Hypertension League publish October newsletter (PDF)

AWASH release findings from Australia's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey

WASH September Newsletter (PDF) (Word)

WASH welcomes the FSA news that salt intake continues to fall in the UK

EU Salt Reduction Initative

If you would like to join WASH please email: wash@sgul.ac.uk

Donations

WASH is reliant on voluntary contributions in order to fulfil its aims. WASH is unique in its work - the role it performs is not undertaken by any other organisation, so you support is vital.

If you would like to make a donation please visit our donation page.