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Health authorities propose a “Salty Tax” and new food benchmarks as data reveals 22 million Thais suffer from NCDs linked to excessive salt consumption.<\/p>\n
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The Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI) has sounded the alarm over a critical public health crisis, revealing that the average Thai citizen now consumes 3,650mg of sodium daily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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This figure is nearly double the 2,000mg limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), sparking an urgent push for a “Salty Tax” on high-sodium products.<\/p>\n
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The health implications are staggering. Currently, over 22 million people in Thailand are suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) directly linked to sodium, including hypertension, heart disease, and chronic kidney failure.<\/p>\n
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A Brewing Fiscal Emergency<\/p>\n
During a recent subcommittee meeting, Asst Prof Dr Jaruayporn Srisasalux, deputy director of the HSRI, warned of a looming fiscal disaster.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Public health expenditure for end-stage renal disease is spiralling; in 2025 alone, the budget reached 17 billion baht.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Experts predict that if dietary habits do not shift, the number of patients requiring dialysis will surge four-to-fivefold over the next decade.<\/p>\n
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“The data is clear: as salt intake rises, so does the prevalence of hypertension,” Dr Jaruayporn stated. “We must implement evidence-based policies to reduce consumption and alleviate the burden on our healthcare system.”<\/p>\n
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