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 379 members from 80 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.
WASH runs World Salt Awareness Week every year which receives widespread media coverage. This year we would like to let everybody know about the other health implications of a high salt diet, and that it can affect anyone. Please click on the image to see our new poster. Click here to find out more
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.