Reducing salt nationwide would save more money per health benefit than giving blood pressure meds to everyone with high blood pressure.

Government action to cut salt by 3 grams daily could save $10-24 billion in healthcare spending every year.

Even a small salt reduction of 1 gram per day over 10 years would save money on healthcare costs.

Switching to salt substitutes probably helps lower blood pressure for people everywhere, no matter where they live or who they are.