
Effects of Behavioral Interventions for Salt Reduction on Blood Pressure and Urinary Sodium Excretion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
By: Ruilong Xun, Yusi Gao, Shiqi Zhen, Tao Mao, Hui Xia, Hong Zhang and Guiju Sun
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1281 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
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Submitted on: Jul 31, 2023
Accepted on: Nov 21, 2023
Published on: Dec 22, 2023
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