Meta-regression with practice and non-practice-based studies
| Outcome | Studies, n | P-value | Coefficient (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice-baseda | Non-practice-based | |||
| TC | 417,26,29,31 | 318–20 | 0.056 | 0.108 (−0.004 to 0.220) |
| SBP | 417,26,29,31 | 318–20 | 0.213 | 2.719 (−2.052 to 7.490) |
| DBP | 417,26,29,31 | 318–20 | 0.282 | 0.968 (−1.035 to 2.971) |
| BMI | 317,26,29 | 118 | 0.386 | 0.350 (−1.019 to 1.719) |
| OR (95% CI) | ||||
| Smoking | 516,26,27,29,31 | 318–20 | 0.941 | 1.006 (0.830 to 1.221) |
| Total mortality | 426–29 | 619–24 | 0.712 | 0.967 (0.790 to 1.184) |
| CVD mortality | 327–29 | 619–24 | 0.087 | 0.738 (0.513 to 1.062) |
BMI = body mass index. CVD = cardiovascular disease. DBP = diastolic blood pressure. SBP = systolic blood pressure. TC = total cholesterol.
a Base case.