Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of high-sodium foods: Evidence from Malaysia
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2021-0088
- Author:
Yong Kang Cheah
1
;
Sharifah Nazeera Syed Anera
2
;
Chee Cheong Kee
2
;
Kuang Hock Lim
3
;
Mohd Azahadi Omar
2
Author Information
1. School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia
2. Sector for Biostatistics and Data Repository, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
3. Institute for Medical Research, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
age, food, gender, Malaysia, population study, salt, sodium
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2022;28(No.1):43-51
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: The objective of the present study was to investigate the influences
of sociodemographic factors on consumption of high-sodium foods among adults in
Malaysia. Methods: Data were extracted from the Malaysian Community Salt Survey
(MyCoSS) (n=1046). A seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) was utilised to assess
factors associated with the number of servings of high-sodium foods (nasi lemak,
roti canai, fried rice, fried noodles, and fried vermicelli) consumed per week. The
independent variables were sociodemographic factors. Results: Younger individuals
consumed more high-sodium foods than their older counterparts. Adults with
secondary level education consumed more high-sodium foods compared with those
with tertiary level education. Consumption of high-sodium foods was higher among
males and Malays compared to females and non-Malays. Conclusion: Consumption
of high-sodium foods was common in the population. Sociodemographic factors,
such as age, education level, gender, and ethnicity, play an important role in
influencing the decisions of people to consume high-sodium foods.
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