quantitative
Analysis v1
Eating 3 grams less salt each day could prevent 60,000 to 120,000 new heart disease cases yearly in US adults over 35.
Scientific Claim
A 3 g/day reduction in dietary salt is projected to reduce annual new cases of coronary heart disease by 60,000 to 120,000 among US adults aged 35 and older.
Original Statement
“Reducing salt by 3 gm/day is projected to result in 60,000–120,000 fewer new CHD cases”
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