Central Obesity, C-Reactive Protein and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Southern China

Central Obesity, C-Reactive Protein and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Southern China

Objective: Previous studies have shown that central obesity is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We hypothesized that the association of central obesity with CKD is modified by the presence of inflammation. To test this hypothesis, we performed this study. Methods: This was a cross-secti...

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Main Authors: Shanying Chen, Hongmei Liu, Xinyu Liu, Yongqiang Li, Mi Li, Yan Liang, Xiaofei Shao, Harry Holthöfer, Hequn Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-10-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Inflammation
Chronic kidney disease
Obesity
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/355718

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