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The hazard ratio for the highest vs. the lowest quartile of the MQI was 0.79, indicating no significant difference in mortality risk.
The lack of significant difference in mortality risk suggests that overall macronutrient quality may not be a critical factor for longevity.
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Multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for the highest vs. the lowest quartile of 0.79 (95% CI, 0.59–1.06; Ptrend = 0.199).
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Based on the prospective cohort design of the study.
Source
Macronutrient Quality and All-Cause Mortality in the SUN Cohort
Susana Santiago et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13030972
cohort · n=19083Cited 23×
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