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Obesity and Kidney disease : hidden consequences of the epidemic
Joint Authors
Kovesdy, Csaba P.
Furth, Suzan
Zoccali, Carmine
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2017), pp.241-252, 12 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2017-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
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 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and also for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
A high body mass index is one of the strongest risk factors for new-onset CKD.
In individuals affected by obesity, a compensatory hyperfiltration occurs to meet the heightened metabolic demands of the increased body weight.
The increase in intraglomerular pressure can damage the kidneys and raise the risk of developing CKD in the long-term.
The incidence of obesity-related glomerulopathy has increased ten-fold in recent years.
Obesity has also been shown to be a risk factor for nephrolithiasis, and for a number of malignancies including kidney cancer.
This year the World Kidney Day promotes education on the harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney disease, advocating healthy lifestyle and health policy measures that makes preventive behaviors an affordable option.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kovesdy, Csaba P.& Furth, Suzan& Zoccali, Carmine. 2017. Obesity and Kidney disease : hidden consequences of the epidemic. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 28, no. 2, pp.241-252.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761834
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kovesdy, Csaba P.…[et al.]. Obesity and Kidney disease : hidden consequences of the epidemic. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 28, no. 2 (Mar. / Apr. 2017), pp.241-252.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761834
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kovesdy, Csaba P.& Furth, Suzan& Zoccali, Carmine. Obesity and Kidney disease : hidden consequences of the epidemic. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2017. Vol. 28, no. 2, pp.241-252.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761834
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 249-252
Record ID
BIM-761834