Suppose that we undertake a cohort study to examine the association of moderate

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Suppose that we undertake a cohort study to examine the association of moderate to high salt intake and hypertension. Our study population consists of female and male Hispanics and Caucasians. No matching or restriction is performed. Let’s assume that the following facts are true: Men consume more salt in their diets than women. Irrespective of their salt consumption, men have a higher risk of developing hypertension than women. Smokers consume the same amount of salt in their diet as non-smokers. Smoking is an independent risk factor for hypertension. Hispanics consume more salt in their diet than Caucasians. Irrespective of their salt consumption, Hispanics have the same risk of hypertension as Caucasians. Based on the above information, which of the following is/are likely confounder(s) in this study? Justify your selection(s).

a. gender

b. smoking

c. race/ethnicity

Explanation / Answer

Men smokers have high risk of developing hypertension than women smokers.

Hispacians have equal chances of hypertensio compared to Caucasians.

Consuming more salt give more chancess of hypertension.

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