Key result
Screening of young Saudi military recruits revealed a 6.2% prevalence of microalbuminuria, which was significantly associated with diabetes (OR 5.07), hypertension (OR 1.8), and obesity (OR 1.59).
Cross-Sectional (n=2,000)
Increased urinary albumin excretion is present in 6.2% of young Saudi military recruits and is strongly associated with predisposing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
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Association with cardiometabolic risks is hypothesis-generating; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes in young adults.
Abo-Zenah et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Albuminuria (n=2,000). Screening for microalbuminuria was evaluated on Prevalence of microalbuminuria by 24-hour urine collection. Screening of young Saudi military recruits revealed a 6.2% prevalence of microalbuminuria, which was significantly associated with diabetes (OR 5.07), hypertension (OR 1.8), and obesity (OR 1.59).
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