The bar chart compares the daily salt consumption of men and women across different age groups in a European country in 2019, alongside the recommended limit of 2,300 mg.
Overall, men consistently consumed more salt than women across all age ranges. The highest intake was among those aged 20-29, with men consuming just under 5,500 mg and women around 4,200 mg. The lowest intake was in the youngest group (2-5 years), where both genders consumed close to 2,000 mg.
Salt consumption increased during adolescence (12-19 years) and peaked in early adulthood (20-29 years), with men exceeding 5,000 mg and women slightly above 4,000 mg. After 30, intake gradually decreased for both genders but often remained above the recommended level. The sharpest decline was seen in the 70+ age group, where men and women consumed approximately 3,000 mg and 2,500 mg, respectively.
In summary, salt intake was highest during early adulthood and generally declined with age. Men consistently consumed more salt than women, often exceeding the recommended limit.