An average Indian consumes 8gof salt daily, 3g more than the recommended limit of 5g
The salt overdose is not limited to any group or class
Men had a touch more intake at 8.9 g, while women consumed 7.9 g
Obese individuals ate 9.2 g while those with blood pressure were at 8.5 g
A diet high in sodium, a key component of salt, can increase the risk of hypertension, and high blood pressure and even trigger a stroke or heart attack
Experts say that cutting at least 1.2 g per day of sodium would achieve a 50% reduction in people needing anti-hypertensive treatment