The bar chart illustrates the daily salt consumption of men and women across various age groups in a European country in 2019, measured in milligrams.
Overall, men consistently consumed more salt than women, with intake levels exceeding the recommended daily amount in most age groups. Notably, middle-aged adults had the highest salt intake, while young children exhibited the lowest levels. Furthermore, a significant disparity between the sexes in salt consumption became more pronounced with age.
In the youngest age group (2-5 years), boys consumed just under 2000 mg of salt daily, whereas girls in the same age bracket had a lower intake of around 1500 mg. As individuals aged, salt consumption increased for both genders, peaking at over 5000 mg for men and nearly 4000 mg for women in the 30 to 39 age group.
In the subsequent age group of 40 to 49 years, men’s salt intake was approximately 4500 mg per day, compared to around 3500 mg for women. This trend continued into older age groups, with salt intake decreasing for both genders. By age 70 and above, men still consumed a significant amount at just under 4000 mg, while women’s intake aligned closely with the recommended daily limit of 2300 mg.