HealthJuly 16, 2026
quintile
/ˈkwɪntaɪl/
Definition
One of five equal groups into which a population is divided based on the distribution of values, such as dietary scores.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' It entered English through statistical terminology to describe portions that represent one-fifth of a set.
In the news
In this article, the term is used to compare the health outcomes of participants by grouping them into five equal tiers based on their adherence to the Baltic Sea Diet, ranging from the lowest-scoring group to the highest-scoring group.
What Is the Baltic Sea Diet? Foods, Benefits, and Health Effects
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