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Multivariable‐adjusted relative risk of developing hypertension, according to baseline body mass index decile (BMI) in 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 (relative risk, 1.0): BMI <21.6 kg/m2 at baseline. p for trend <.001. Adapted with permission from Gelber et al. 14
