Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research

Analysis of Salt Consumption Patterns and Hypertension Risk in Low-Income Families

Nabila Dwi Ananta (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Nur Isnaini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)



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Publish Date
22 Feb 2026

Abstract

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a high prevalence, especially in low-income communities. Excessive salt consumption is a significant factor in increasing the risk of hypertension. This study aims to analyze the relationship between salt consumption patterns and the risk of hypertension in low-income families in Metenggeng Village, Bojongsari District. The study design was cross-sectional, involving 66 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and blood pressure measurements. Analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that most respondents with high salt consumption were more likely to experience high blood pressure (78.6%) compared to respondents with low salt consumption (42,1%). With a p-value of 0.003 (<0.05), we conclude that excessive salt consumption patterns are significantly associated with increased blood pressure, thus requiring interventions such as nutritional education and salt restriction to prevent hypertension in vulnerable groups.

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IJGHR

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Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research is a open access, peer reviewed and refereed international journal. Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research aim to publish original research paper devoted to various area of all health sciences. Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research provides a ...