Table 5 Regression coefficients (and 95% C.I.) for changes in blood pressure¶ for a given change in 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 | Month | Systolic B.P. (mmHg) | Diastolic B.P. (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|---|
50 mmol of 24 h urinary sodium | 3 | 2.12 (1.03 to 3.21)# | 1.11 (0.45 to 1.78)# |
| Â | 6 | 1.34 (0.08 to 2.60)* | 0.30 (-0.45 to 1.04) |
Unit of sodium: creatinine ratio | 3 | 0.33 (0.15 to 0.51)# | 0.14 (0.03 to 0.25)** |
|  | 6 | 0.30 (0.08 to 0.53)§ | 0.03 (-0.10 to 0.17) |
Unit of sodium: potassium ratio | 3 | 1.59 (0.73 to 2.46)# | 0.48 (-0.05 to 1.00) |
| Â | 6 | 1.94 (0.97 to 2.90)# | 0.47 (-0.11 to 1.04) |