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Effects of anthropometric measurements on renal function
Eyup Koc1, Murat Suher, Gulden Bayrak
1Division of Nephrology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, 4/2 Umitoy, Ankara, Turkey. koceyup@yahoo.com
Renal Failure
|December 13, 2006
Summary
Increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-hip ratio (WHR) negatively impact kidney function, indicated by higher serum creatinine and urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER). BMI showed the most prominent effect on kidney health.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Metabolic Health
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- While the impact of elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) on kidney health is known, other anthropometric measurements' effects remain under-researched.
- Anthropometric measurements are easily accessible indicators of body fat distribution and metabolic status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of various anthropometric measurements, including BMI, waist circumference (WC), and waist-hip ratio (WHR), on kidney function.
- To compare kidney function markers between individuals with normal and increased anthropometric measurements.
Main Methods:
- The study included 40 patients, comparing those with normal versus increased anthropometric measurements.
- Kidney function was assessed by measuring serum urea, creatinine, albumin, 24-hour urine creatinine clearance (CC), and urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER).
Main Results:
- Subjects with increased BMI, WC, and WHR exhibited significantly higher serum creatinine and UAER levels.
- A statistically significant relationship was observed between creatinine clearance (CC) and BMI (p = 0.026).
- Microalbuminuria prevalence was notable across increased BMI (27.3%), WC (21.1%), and WHR (29.2%) groups.
Conclusions:
- Elevated anthropometric measurements, particularly BMI, adversely affect kidney function.
- Individuals with increased anthropometric measurements require close monitoring of renal function alongside cardiovascular risk factors.
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