Family history of kidney disease strongly linked to increased CKD risk
In a large population-based family study, family history of kidney disease was strongly associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease.;
Written By : Dr Kartikeya Kohli
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-01-15 22:30 GMT | Update On 2021-01-15 22:30 GMT
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a heritable component. The researchers aimed to quantify familial aggregation of CKD in the general population and assess the extent to which kidney traits can be explained by genetic and environmental factors.
In this large population-based family study recently published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, researchers investigated the familial aggregation of CKD by comparing the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with an affected first-degree relative to that in the general population.
https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(20)31162-8/fulltext
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