correlational
Analysis v1
Eating less salt is linked to a lower chance of developing heart disease. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
Lower salt intake is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Original Statement
“Cohort studies and outcome trials have demonstrated that a lower salt intake is related to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The abstract uses 'related to', which aligns with association. The study design (narrative review) cannot establish causation, so this verb strength is appropriate.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
0
0
Reducing salt intake to prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Narrative Review
Human
2012 OctContradicting (0)
0
No contradicting evidence found