Table 1 Regression coefficients (and 95% C.I.) for blood pressure¶ over sodium excretion adjusted for age, sex, locality, body mass index (random effect model)
From: A community programme to reduce salt intake and blood pressure in Ghana [ISRCTN88789643]
Unit change | Systolic B.P. (mmHg) | Diastolic B.P. (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|
50 mmol of 24 h urinary sodium | 2.17 (0.44 to 3.91)# | 1.01 (0.08 to 1.94)# |
Unit of sodium: creatinine ratio | 0.45 (0.17 to 0.75)# | 0.18 (0.02 to 0.33)# |
Unit of sodium: potassium ratio | 1.74 (0.45 to 3.03)# | 1.16 (0.43 to 1.80)# |