Why the study?
Is there a sex difference in the age-related decline of kidney function among middle-aged and elderly individuals?
Population
Middle-aged and elderly individuals in the general population
Design
Cohort
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May inform sex-adjusted GFR expectations in aging adults; leaves open effects on CKD outcomes and requires prospective validation.
Is there a sex difference in the age-related decline of kidney function among middle-aged and elderly individuals?
Women experience a slower age-related decline in kidney function compared to men, independent of overall health status.
Melsom et al. (2022) studied this question.
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