The Effect of the Sodium to Potassium Ratio on Hypertension Prevalence: A Propensity Score Matching Approach

The Effect of the Sodium to Potassium Ratio on Hypertension Prevalence: A Propensity Score Matching Approach

This study investigated the effect of the sodium to potassium ratio on hypertension prevalence and blood pressure. The study population was constructed by pooling the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys between 2010 and 2014. The study population was divided into quartiles based...

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Main Authors: Junhyung Park, Chang Keun Kwock, Yoon Jung Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sodium to potassium ratio
hypertension prevalence
blood pressure
selection bias
propensity score matching
logistic regression
average treatment effect on the treated subjects
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/8/482

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