October 30, 2012Open Access

Body Mass Index in 1.2 Million Adolescents and Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease

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Overweight and obesity in adolescents were associated with significantly increased risk for all-cause treated ESRD during a 25-year period. Elevated BMI constitutes a substantial risk factor for diabetic and nondiabetic ESRD.

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