Comparison between fractional polynomials, spline smoothing, and multiple logistic regression models in the study of associated hypertension risk factors

Comparison between fractional polynomials, spline smoothing, and multiple logistic regression models in the study of associated hypertension risk factors

Background & Aim: Previous studies about hypertension and risk factors have shown the linear relationship between them. However, we can improve the fit of models with some changes and have a better form for estimation of coefficients and interpret the effects of variables. Methods & Materia...

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Main Authors: Maryam Ganji, Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Mahdi Yaseri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Subjects:
Likelihood functions
Logistic regression model
Statistical models
Hypertension
Body mass index
Online Access:https://jbe.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jbe/article/view/173

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