Obesity Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?

(Ivanhoe Newswire) — In 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults worldwide were overweight, with approximately 500 million of them being obese, according to the World Health Organization. Obesity in young adulthood may significantly increase individuals' risks of developing kidney disease by the time they become seniors. The findings emphasize the importance of excess weight as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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