quantitative
Analysis v1
Eating 3 grams less salt daily could save 44,000 to 92,000 lives each year in US adults.
Scientific Claim
A 3 g/day reduction in dietary salt is projected to reduce annual all-cause deaths by 44,000 to 92,000 in the US adult population.
Original Statement
“44,000–92,000 fewer deaths from any cause annually”
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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0
Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.
Computational/Algorithm Study
2010 Feb 18Contradicting (0)
0
No contradicting evidence found