Health Department plans to regulate salt usage, warning that consuming more than 5 grams daily increases heart attack risk

The Health Department has initiated steps to regulate excessive salt consumption, making it mandatory to place a 'Harmful to Health' warning label on salt packets. The government has issued new guidelines limiting salt usage to 6-8 grams for the public, citing that the WHO recommends a daily intake of only 5 grams. Excessive salt intake can lead to heart attacks, blood vessel problems, kidney failure, and obesity.