Association between heatwave exposure and rapid kidney function decline: a longitudinal cohort study from CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background and hypothesis

The worldwide prevalence of renal disease is substantial, with a significant impact on public health and the economy due to the high rates of mortality and morbidity associated with this condition. It is anticipated that projected rises in temperature in a warm climate will have a significant impact on kidney health, with older adults potentially experiencing the most pronounced effects.

Methods

In the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we assessed daily heatwave exposure individually for 6450 participants and kidney function decline during follow-up from 2011 to 2015. Kidney function, assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), were tested at the baseline and endpoint surveys. 12 heatwave definitions combining four thresho

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042415 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature