Campaign Will Target ' Silent Killer' Salt On Kidney Day: Thailand

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Campaign will target 'silent killer' salt on Kidney Day
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- With some eight million Thais suffering from kidney disease and at risk of fatal complications, the Public Health Ministry will launch a week-long campaign from Monday at state hospitals nationwide to warn Thais against their addiction to sodium-laced salty food.

Sodium has been called "a silent killer" because prolonged over-consumption can damage the kidneys within a span of 5 to 10 years. Thais on average consume double the recommended intake of a teaspoon (2,000 milligrams) per day.

Deputy permanent secretary for public health Sopon Mekthon, along with the Nephrology Society of Thailand and related agencies, yesterday hosted a press conference for the "March 14 World Kidney Day" campaign, which will culminate in an event at CentralWorld on March 17.

The campaign aims to get people to eat 50-per-cent less salty food and also sodium-laced products such as seasoning, which often don't not taste salty.

About 17.5 per cent of Thais, or eight million people, suffer from kidney disease - 60 per cent of which stems from diabetes and high blood pressure, which in turn affects 15 million people.

Other causes of kidney disease are ureteric stones, kidney infection, prolonged use of painkillers, and lupus infection. Each year sees 7,800 new kidney patients in Thailand. Many need life-saving dialysis while they wait for a kidney implant.

Some 40,000 patients in Thailand are in the last phase of the disease and now need kidney implants, at a cost of Bt200,000 per patient.

A lack of donors, however, means that only 400 patients undergo kidney-implant surgery per year, leaving many forced to prolong their life via haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.


-- The Nation 2013-03-08

[chainarong]

I think one of the mysteries of the medical word , is that what we like, it is no good for you, even sex is no good for you, the heart and the back suffer and for the smartie pants out there , ya can beak ya ankle.

[alant]

salt the silent killer because it causes damage to the kidneys... very silent, so silent it is damn near hard to prove but hey it is another campaign.

Anyone interested in a new range of salt reduced steak and kidney pies?

[Nickymaster]

Drink a lot of water

[Suradit69]

Although it should be obvious, I know that some people don't understand the amount of salt that's in Nam Pla.

Fish Sauce (Nam Pla) (1 Tbsp = 15g)

[siampolee]

While the campaign runs why not target the enormous range of junk food that is advertised and targeted to children. Sugar by the tonne, fried foods by the liter. As already stated by alant.the proof is all but hidden.

Alas it would seem whatever one likes ( according to those who tell us they know better as to what is best for us) all of our little pleasures are either Illegal,, Immoral, or Fattening..

[JSPS]

While the campaign runs why not target the enormous range of junk food that is advertised and targeted to children. Sugar by the tonne, fried foods by the liter. As already stated by alant.the proof is all but hidden.

Alas it would seem whatever one likes ( according to those who tell us they know better as to what is best for us) all of our little pleasures are either Illegal,, Immoral, or Fattening..

These campaigns are as much scams as the food advertising. It is just a way for current bureaucrats and aspiring new ones to justify their overpaid and underworked existence. Nothing will be accomplished other than increasing the funds available for someone, either in the government or "non-profit" to funnel to their friends and relatives in order to generate "proof" of whatever the cause of the day needs.

[sandman00927]

It is a known medical fact that high levels of sodium increases blood pressure, aids in retaining weight, I. E. Fluids, increase sodium offsets some cellular functions, ie potassium and calcium channels. In the USA the "food processors" have already hooked many on the three things our bodies crave, fat, sugar, and salt. Yes they are good to eat in foods, but moderation now is the key. Spoken by an addict of all three. Aloy mak

[belg]

with 12.000 death on the roads, isn't there a good supply of donors ? should be a law if you are pronounced dead, they surgeon could take what they need and just stich you up afterwards

would this not benefit the good karma of the next life ? to have helped several people onto your death ?

[rfukata]

don't forget monosodium glutamate (ajinomoto) to the list.

[MrMuddle]

It would be nice to see a campaign to encourage kidney donations, alongside of this campaign.

[Halion]

Kidney donation and other vital organs would be good however brain trasnplants should be banned

[Locationthailand]

Although it should be obvious, I know that some people don't understand the amount of salt that's in Nam Pla.

Fish Sauce (Nam Pla) (1 Tbsp = 15g)

And it's not just the salt in Nam Pla, it is the other fermented garbage that also destroys kidneys. If you ever want a lesson in what not to eat, go watch how Nam Pla is produced.

[Payboy]

Drink a lot of water

No can do.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2014112/Drinking-water-bad-health-Benefits-myth.html