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

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Suppose that we undertake a cohort study to examine the association of high salt intake and hypertension. Our study population consists of males and females who identify as either Latino or non-Latino. No matching or restriction is performed. Let’s assume that the following facts are true: Men consume more salt than women. Irrespective of their salt consumption, men have a greater risk of developing hypertension than women. Smokers consume the same amount of salt as non-smokers. Smoking is an independent risk factor for hypertension. Latinos consume more salt than non-Latinos. Irrespective of their salt consumption, Latinos have the same risk of hypertension as non-Latinos. Based on the above information, which of the following are likely confounders in this study? Justify your selection(s).

A. Gender

B. Smoking

C. Latino ethnicity

Explanation / Answer

Here study is take into account the variables high salt intake and hypertension. It is given that Smoking is an independent risk factor for hypertension but stidy did not tae into account the smoking.

So the most likley confounders in this study is "B: Smoking"

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