Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3850694 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity is associated with increased risk of developing stage 3 CKD, which was no longer significant after adjustment for known cardiovascular disease risk factors. The relationship between obesity and stage 3 CKD may be mediated through cardiovascular disease risk factors.
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Authors
Meredith C. BA, Shih-Jen PhD, Martin G. ScD, Judith H. PhD, MPH, Nisha I. MD, MPH, Ramachandran S. MD, Daniel MD, Caroline S. MD, MPH,