Analysis of Intervention Effect of Reducing Salt and Controlling Oil in Chengdu Residents
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of salt reduction and oil control intervention activities among residents in Chengdu,and provide a basis for formulating health policies.Methods After conducting a baseline survey on residents in Chengdu in 2019,salt reduction and oil control interventions were implemented,and the effectiveness was evaluated in 2022.Results The awareness rate of recommended daily intake of salt and oil and the awareness rate of health problems caused by them were improved in Chengdu,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).A total of 41.6%of Chengdu residents said that the taste became lighter.The number of people who eat less food with high salt content,cook food with less salt,and choose to eat less processed food all increased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).The proportion of choosing healthy cooking methods increased,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The respondents who often use salt-limiting spoons and oil control pots know that the proportion of various diseases caused by excessive salt intake has increased,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The intervention activities of reducing salt and controlling oil in Chengdu have a certain effect on improving residents'knowledge about reducing salt and controlling oil and promoting healthy behavior.It is suggested to continue to improve residents'literacy.