HUBUNGAN ASUPAN NATRIUM DENGAN KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI PADA KELOMPOK USIA PRA LANSIA (49-59 TAHUN) DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PANTAI LABU KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG

Some respondents had excessive sodium intake. Of the 54 respondents studied, 27 (50.0%) had excessive sodium intake, while 27 (50.0%) had adequate sodium intake. Some respondents suffered from hypertension; specifically, 27 respondents (50.0%) had hypertension, and 27 (50.0%) did not. A significant association was found between sodium intake and the incidence of hypertension among the pre-elderly age group (45–59 years) in the working area of ​​the Pantai Labu Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. Respondents with excessive sodium intake were more likely to have hypertension compared to those with adequate sodium intake. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of < 0.05, leading to the acceptance of the research hypothesis. The study results indicate that sodium intake is a contributing factor to hypertension in the pre-elderly age group. Therefore, controlling the consumption of high-sodium foods should be a priority in efforts to prevent and manage hypertension within the community.