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Review
. 1987 Nov;10(6):586-91.

Electrolyte profiles in a hypertensive population: The Newfoundland Study

J G Fodor  1 , I E Rusted
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Review

Electrolyte profiles in a hypertensive population: The Newfoundland Study

J G Fodor et al. Clin Invest Med. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

Analysis of the electrolyte composition of the diets of 4 population samples in Newfoundland demonstrated: high sodium and low potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc contents. It is suggested that these nutritional factors could contribute to the high prevalence of hypertension in this Province.

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