A Protocol for Development and Validation of a Diagnostic Model – The Hypertension Population Risk Tool (HTNPoRT) – to Predict Hypertension and Describe Risk Profiles: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of Canadians

2024/11/25 by Taljaard, Monica, Rafidul Islam, McAlister, Finlay +3
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paper · doi:10.17605/osf.io/5kctr

Abstract

This is our protocol to develop and validate for Canadians, sex-specific diagnostic models which will predict hypertension and incorporate a diverse range of risk factors as predictors. The resulting risk profiles will enhance our understanding of the epidemiology of such risk factors in Canada. Canadian individuals can use the models and risk profiles to make informed decisions on how to reduce their risk of hypertension, while healthcare decision-makers can use them to identify populations at risk of hypertension and inform hypertension prevention strategies to reduce the burden of hypertension nationwide. These models and risk profiles would also help describe the relative importance of hypertension risk factors in Canada.

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