Government action to cut salt by 3 grams daily could save $10-24 billion in healthcare spending every year.
Scientific Claim
A regulatory intervention to reduce dietary salt by 3 g/day is projected to save $10 billion to $24 billion in annual healthcare costs in the US.
Original Statement
“A regulatory intervention designed to achieve a reduction in salt intake of 3 g per day would save 194,000–392,000 quality-adjusted life-years and $10 billion to $24 billion in health care costs 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)
Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.