Table 1

Larger sample sizes give more precise confidence intervals

Sample size (each group)Estimated reduction in blood pressure95% confidence interval
506 mm Hg−1.0 to 13.0 mm Hg
1006 mm Hg1.1 to 10.9 mm Hg
2006 mm Hg2.5 to 9.5 mm Hg
10006 mm Hg5.2 to 6.8 mm Hg