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Results
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Mean progression years from normal BP to stage 2 HTN (mean±SD)
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Median progression years from normal BP to stage 2 HTN
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P-value
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Course A (n=695)
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8.6±2.6
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8.97
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< 0.01
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Course B (n=430)
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6.1±2.9
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5.65
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Course C (n=2378)
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7.5±2.8
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7.61
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Course D (n=1501)
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3.2±2.0
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2.34
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- The p-value for ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) test adjusting for age is represented
- BP blood pressure, HTN hypertension
- Course A: normal BP → elevated BP → stage1 HTN → stage2 HTN
- Course B: normal BP → elevated BP → stage2 HTN
- Course C: normal BP → stage1 HTN → stage2 HTN
- Course D: normal BP → stage2 HTN
