quantitative
Analysis v1
Cutting daily salt by 3 grams could avoid 54,000 to 99,000 heart attacks each year in US adults over 35.
Scientific Claim
A 3 g/day reduction in dietary salt is projected to prevent 54,000 to 99,000 myocardial infarctions annually in US adults aged 35 and older.
Original Statement
“54,000–99,000 fewer new and recurrent MIs”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
probability
Can suggest probability/likelihood
Assessment Explanation
The study is a computational model that explicitly projects these numbers, so using 'projected' is appropriate. The claim accurately reflects the model's output without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.
Computational/Algorithm Study
2010 Feb 18Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found