Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, and its prevalence has been projected to grow
by 40% in the next decade. This increasing prevalence has implications for the risk of …

Obesity and hyperlipidemia are the most prevalent independent risk factors of chronic
kidney disease (CKD), suggesting that lipid accumulation in the renal parenchyma is …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) induces modifications in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and
homeostasis. These modifications can promote, modulate and/or accelerate CKD and …

Obesity is a major risk factor for essential hypertension, diabetes, and other comorbid
conditions that contribute to development of chronic kidney disease. Obesity raises blood …

Obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are public health priorities that share core
pathophysiological mechanisms. However, whether high body mass index (BMI) increases …

Background: Although interest in the relationship between obesity and kidney disease is
increasing, few epidemiologic studies have examined whether excess weight is an …

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor.
The knowledge of prevalence in general population may help to early detection of CKD and …

This study aimed to comprehensively assess epidemiologic evidence on the relation
between obesity and kidney disease (KD). From 247 retrieved articles via PubMed (1980 …

Obesity predisposes for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, sudden cardiac death, renal disease
and ischemic stroke, which are the main causes of cardiovascular hospitalization and …

Background The relationship between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and future risk for
end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is not fully understood, nor is it known the extent to which …