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Statement I : Too much salt content in diet could be one of the reasons for kidney failure.
\nStatement II : High salt may cause high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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\nStatement I: Too much salt content in diet could be one of the reasons for kidney failure. (True)
\nStatement II: High salt may cause high blood pressure. (True)
\nBoth the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
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\n– High dietary salt intake is a major risk factor for hypertension (high blood pressure).
\n– High blood pressure is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and, eventually, kidney failure.
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\n– Statement II describes the causal link between high salt intake and high blood pressure. Statement I indicates a possible consequence of high salt intake.
\n– Since high blood pressure caused by high salt is a significant contributor to kidney damage, Statement II provides the mechanism by which Statement I can be true. Therefore, Statement II correctly explains one way too much salt can lead to kidney failure.
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