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Association of body mass index with kidney function and mortality in high cardiovascular risk population: A nationwide prospective cohort study.

Noppawit AiumtrakulAnnop KittithawornOuppatham SupasyndhRungroj KrittayaphongArintaya PhrommintikulBancha Satirapoj
Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2021)
In the high CV risk Thai population, a BMI of 35 kg/m2 or more is associated with loss of kidney function and mortality. On the other hand, a BMI less than 20 kg/m2 is also associated with all-cause mortality.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • cross sectional
  • cardiovascular disease