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Wcn25-715 the Impact of Body Mass Index on Glomerular Filtration Rate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Over the last few years, the prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically, not only in the western world but also in LMICs like India. Obesity increases the risk for a number of health conditions including hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) Obese individuals have a significantly markedly higher risk of developing kidney disease and progressing end-stage kidney disease. Obesity-related kidney involvement includes proteinuria and histopathological examination reveals glomerulomegaly and foot process effacement (secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis).

Source: Kidney International Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.11.521

Authors: Urmila Anandh, Meghana Prabhu, Abhishek Behera

Institution: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,800