Table 4 Multivariate relative and hypothesized population attributable risks (PARs) of incident hypertension *,**
No. of low-risk factors | Percentage of population | No. of cases of diabetes | Relative risk (95 % CI) | Population attributable risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total NHS II | ||||
4: Birth weight 2.5–4.49 kg plus three healthy lifestyles |  |  |  |  |
 Highest DASH quintile, daily vigorous exercise, and alcohol 0.1–10 g/d | 3.93 | 317 | 0.72 (0.65–0.81) | 27.0 (18.9–34.7) |
5: The above four factors plus BMI <25 kg/m2 | 2.90 | 156 | 0.44 (0.37–0.51) | 55.5 (48.1–62.0) |
6: The above five factors plus non-narcotic analgesic use | 1.58 | 60 | 0.33 (0.26–0.43) | 66.3 (56.9–74.0) |
Baseline age <30 years‡ | ||||
4: Birth weight 2.5–4.49 kg plus three healthy lifestyles |  |  |  |  |
 Highest DASH quintile, daily vigorous exercise, and alcohol 0.1–10 g/d | 3.45 | 22 | 0.64 (0.42–0.98) | 35.1 (6.0–58.8) |
5: The above four factors plus BMI <25 kg/m2 | 2.59 | 6 | 0.28 (0.14–0.56) | 71.4 (45.6–86.2) |
6: The above five factors plus nonnarcotic analgesic use | 1.58 | 4 | 0.24 (0.09–0.63) | 76.1 (41.5–91.4) |
Baseline age 31–35 years‡ | ||||
4: Birth weight 2.5–4.49 kg plus three healthy lifestyles |  |  |  |  |
 Highest DASH quintile, daily vigorous exercise, and alcohol 0.1–10 g/d | 3.81 | 93 | 0.79 (0.65–0.97) | 20.3 (3.8–35.6) |
5: The above four factors plus BMI <25 kg/m2 | 2.91 | 44 | 0.44 (0.33–0.59) | 55.5 (41.1–67.3) |
6: The above five factors plus nonnarcotic analgesic use | 1.64 | 19 | 0.36 (0.23–0.56) | 63.6 (44.7–77.3) |
Baseline age ≥36 years‡ | ||||
4: Birth weight 2.5–4.49 kg plus three healthy lifestyles |  |  |  |  |
 Highest DASH quintile, daily vigorous exercise, and alcohol 0.1–10 g/d | 4.18 | 202 | 0.70 (0.61–0.81) | 29.1 (19.1–38.4) |
5: The above four factors plus BMI <25 kg/m2 | 2.99 | 104 | 0.46 (0.38–0.56) | 53.5 (44.0–61.8) |
6: The above five factors plus nonnarcotic analgesic use | 1.54 | 37 | 0.34 (0.24–0.46) | 66.0 (53.7–75.6) |