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.