Figure 1. Multivariable-adjusted relative risk of developing hypertension, according to baseline body mass index decile (BMI kg/m2).
Adjusted for baseline age, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, parental history of myocardial infarction before the age of 60 years, history of diabetes, and elevated cholesterol. Referent group (RR=1.0): BMI <21.6 kg/m2 at baseline. P for trend <0.001.