Abstract:INTRODUCTION: The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem. The prevalence of obesity has also been rapidly increasing worldwide. Few studies have examined the relationship between excess body weight and CKD risk. Aim: To evaluate the possible contribution of increased body mass index (BMI) to impaired renal function in the general population sample. METHODS: The study involved 500 participants older than 30 years (228 men, 272 women, age 57.58±13.68) who visited their ge… Show more
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