articleAnnals of Internal MedicineFeb 3, 2004Closed access

The Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease in U.S. Adults

Tulane University

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Abstract

Background

The metabolic syndrome is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Objective

To examine the association between the metabolic syndrome and risk for chronic kidney disease and microalbuminuria.

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Authors

8

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Microalbuminuria
  • Medicine
  • Kidney disease
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Internal medicine
  • Odds ratio
  • Renal function
  • Abdominal obesity
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