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A high body mass index is one of the strongest risk factors for new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Monitoring BMI can be crucial for preventing CKD in at-risk populations.
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A high body mass index is one of the strongest risk factors for new-onset CKD.
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Obesity and Kidney Disease: Hidden Consequences of the Epidemic
Csaba P. Kövesdy et al. · Nephrology - Open Journal · 2017
DOI 10.17140/npoj-3-e007
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