Diastolic Blood Pressure and Sodium (IMAGE)

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Diastolic Blood Pressure and Sodium

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This graph shows diastolic blood pressure according to sodium intake among individuals not taking blood pressure lowering medication. Results were adjusted for sex, age, education, height, weight, physical activity, cigarettes per day and alcohol intake.

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Lynn L. Moore, Boston University School of Medicine

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