Reduced sodium (RS) v usual lifestyle (UL) at 30 months§
| Outcomes | RS | UL | Difference in mean decrease (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| §DBP = diastolic blood pressure, SBP = systolic blood pressure. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; NNT and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Change from baseline in SBP (mm Hg) | −4.6 | −0.4 | 4.3 (2.5 to 6.0) | |
| Change from baseline in DBP (mm Hg) | −2.2 | −0.2 | 2.0 (0.8 to 3.2) | |
| Relative hazard ratio (CI) | NNT (CI) | |||
| End point free | 36% | 21% | 0.68 (0.56 to 0.82) | 8 (5 to 17) |