WHO report assessing global progress in implementing sodium reduction policies, providing insights by country, region, and income group to guide future actions for reducing sodium intake and improving cardiovascular health.
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WHO’s first-ever report on the global burden of high blood pressure and the progress made to manage the disease.
Annual REPLACE progress report – 2022
Annual REPLACE progress report 2021
Annual REPLACE progress report 2020
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This framework summarizes the recommended components of a comprehensive dietary sodium reduction program, and provides links to existing implementation tools, examples of successful programs and other resources.
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Saudi Arabia’s trans fat elimination policy
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Denmark’s trans fat elimination policy
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of the EU’s trans fat elimination policy
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Thailand’s trans fat elimination policy
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Chile’s trans fat elimination policy
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Singapore’s trans fat elimination policy
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Series of case studies documenting experiences from around the world with the implementation and enforcement of trans fat regulations
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Fact sheet from Resolve to Save Lives with practical steps for countries to develop and implement best practice trans fat elimination policies
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A hypertension control package for the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2)—a free, open-source health management data platform.
WHO’s a global laboratory protocol for measuring fatty acid profiles of foods, with emphasis on monitoring trans-fatty acids.
How-to guide for trans fat policies and enforcement of regulations
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Website with all materials related to WHO’s REPLACE initiative
Annual REPLACE progress report
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Sampling protocol from Resolve to Save Lives and Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Annex 1 to sampling protocol from Resolve to Save Lives and Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Annex 2 to food sampling protocol from Resolve to Save Lives and Global Health Advocacy Incubator
WHO REPLACE module A web resource
Sampling protocol from Resolve to Save Lives and Global Health Advocacy Incubator
WHO REPLACE module A web resource
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Map from WHO showing status of trans fat elimination around the world
WHO’s monitoring tool that tracks countries’ progress in implementing policies and programs on population sodium reduction. For other relevant score cards see:
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A collection of literature relevant to the science of salt reduction and on sodium reduction interventions
Excel spreadsheet to assist health facilities register new hypertension patients and calculate facility hypertension control rates (download)