Preference for Stronger Taste Associated with a Higher Risk of Hypertension: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study in Northwest China

Figure 2

The restricted cubic spline for the taste preference score and hypertension risk, stratified by sex. Curves were fitted as a smooth term using a restricted cubic spline with 5 knots (5%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 95%). The reference value was the median taste preference score. (a) The restricted cubic spline of the taste preference score and hypertension risk in all populations. (b) The restricted cubic spline of the taste preference score and hypertension risk in females. (c) The restricted cubic spline of the taste preference score and hypertension risk in males.

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