Association of microalbuminuria and high–normal 24-hour urinary albumin excretion with metabolic syndrome and its components in the general Chinese population: cross-sectional study
Abstract:ObjectiveMicroalbuminuria (MAU) has been described as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, the association between MetS components with MAU and 24-hour urinary albumin excretion (UAE) has not been clearly explained in the general Chinese population. We aimed to analyse the associations between MAU and high–normal 24-hour UAE with MetS and its components.DesignCross-sectional observational study.SettingFour selected counties/districts in China’s Shandong and Jiangsu Provinces.ParticipantsA tota… Show more
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