Blood Pressure and the Risk of Death From Non-cardiovascular Diseases: A Population-based Cohort Study of Korean Adults

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) and the risk of death from specific causes other than cardiovascular diseases. Methods: We calculated the risk of specific death by SBP and DBP categories for 506 508 healt...

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Published in:Journal of preventive medicine and public health 2018, Vol.51 (6), p.298-309
Main Authors: Choi, Jeoungbin, Jang, Jieun, An, Yoonsuk, Park, Sue K
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Summary:Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) and the risk of death from specific causes other than cardiovascular diseases. Methods: We calculated the risk of specific death by SBP and DBP categories for 506 508 health examinees in 2002-2003 using hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in a Cox proportional hazards model. Results: Compared to normal levels (SBP
ISSN:1975-8375
2233-4521