Table 1

Best evidence synthesis used in this article

StrongGenerally consistent findings (≥75%) in multiple high-quality longitudinal studies
ModerateGenerally consistent findings (≥75%) in multiple low-quality longitudinal studies and/or positive findings in one high-quality longitudinal study
LimitedFindings in one or more low-quality longitudinal studies
ConflictingInconsistent findings among multiple longitudinal studies
No evidenceNo longitudinal studies, either observational cohorts or RCTs, could be found
  • RCT, randomised controlled trial.