highly significantp < 0.001
Egger’s regression analysis confirmed the presence of bias, with a highly significant result (intercept = − 2.45, 95% CI: − 3.12—− 1.79, t = − 7.254, p < 0.001).
Egger’s regression analysis confirmed the presence of bias, with a highly significant result (intercept = − 2.45, 95% CI: − 3.12—− 1.79, t = − 7.254, p < 0.001).
However, the pooled HR was 0.86 (95% CI: 0.71—1.05), indicating that the association did not reach statistical significance.