Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is associated with mortality in a community-based cohort of older Swedish men

► Urinary NGAL indicates chronic tubular kidney damage. ► Chronic kidney damage is an important emerging cardiovascular risk factor. ► Urinary NGAL is associated with mortality in a Swedish population. ► Urinary NGAL may give further mechanistic insight on fatal cardiovascular disease.