Fig. 2

Graphical representation of the two multi-state models, a multi-state model 1 in which state 3 is CVD death, b multi-state model 2 in which state 3 is all cause death

The association between hypertension, defined according to the 2017 ACC/AHA and JNC7, on CVD death and all-cause death considering non-fatal CVD as an intermediate event between two CVD-free and mortality states was estimated. ACC/AHA: The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. CVD: cardiovascular diseases. JNC7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee.