| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3888793 | Kidney International | 2008 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
This study aimed to comprehensively assess epidemiologic evidence on the relation between obesity and kidney disease (KD). From 247 retrieved articles via PubMed (1980–2006), 25 cohorts, 3 cross-sectional, and 19 case–control studies met inclusion criteria. Related data were extracted using a standardized protocol. We estimated the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of KD for each body mass index (BMI) category compared with normal weight using meta-analysis models. Population attributable risk was also calculated. Compared with normal-weight individuals (18.5
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Authors
Y. Wang, X. Chen, Y. Song, B. Caballero, L.J. Cheskin,