Prevalence of hyperfiltration among US youth/young adults with overweight and obesity: A population-based association study.

Christy B TurerMichel BaumLaurence DubourgLuciano S SelistreAsheley C Skinner

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2019)

Obesity classes 2 to 3 are associated with hyperfiltration in youth. Age/sex-specific norms for creatinine and hyperfiltration thresholds may aid recognition of kidney dysfunction early.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
young adults
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
risk factors
weight loss
oxidative stress
weight gain