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A Comprehensive Body Shape Evaluation System With Population Reference Ranges for Improved Disease Identification: Evidence From the China National Health Survey.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This large survey found links between body shape index and kidney disease risk in Chinese adults. It's an observational study, so it shows associations but not cause-and-effect.

Who did this work

He H · Zhang Z · Cheng Q · Hu Y · Nai J · Song Z · Ou Q · Xu T · Liu Y · Qu B · Tu J · Wang H

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Aug 18
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42613313/