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Risk factors related with high sodium intake among Malaysian adults: findings from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey (MyCoSS) 2017–2018
Background: High sodium intake was an established risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular diseases. The
objective of this study was to investigate factors associated with high sodium intake based on 24-h urinary sodium
excretion from the MyCoSS study.
Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults aged 18 years and above in Malaysia. A multistage stratified sampling was used to represent nationally. Twenty-four-hour urine was collected from a total of 900
respondents. Indirect ion-selective electrode (ISE) method was used to measure sodium intake. Descriptive and
logistic regression analysis was applied to determine factors associated with high sodium intake based on 24-h
urinary sodium excretion.
Results: A total of 798 respondents (76% response rate) completed the 24-h urine collection process. Logistic
regression revealed that high sodium intake associated with obese [aOR 2.611 (95% CI 1.519, 4.488)], male [aOR
2.436 (95% CI 1.473, 4.030)], having a waist circumference of > 90cm for adult males [aOR 2.260 ( 95% CI 1.020,
5.009) and >80cm for adult females [aOR 1.210 (95% CI 0.556, 2.631)], being a young adult [aOR 1.977 (95% CI 1.094,
3.574)], and living in urban areas [aOR 1.701 (95% CI 1.094, 2.645)].
Conclusion: Adults who are obese, have a large waist circumference, of male gender, living in urban areas, and
belonging to the young adult age group were found to have higher sodium intake than other demographic
groups. Hence, reduction of salt consumption among these high-risk groups should be emphasised to reduce the
risk of cardiovascular diseases