Socioeconomic status and reduced kidney function in the Whitehall II Study: role of obesity and metabolic syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous US-based studies have found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) disproportionately affects those of more adverse social circumstances. Our aim was to show the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and decreased kidney function in a European context and explore the role of obesity and metabolic syndrome. We consider the potential confounding effect of lean muscle mass.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Setting & participants

White participants in the follow-up of the Whitehall II cohort: UK-based European population (age, 55-79 years; n = 5,533), of whom 4,066 men (73%) and 1,467 women (27%) with complete data were analyzed.

Predictors

Self-reported occupational grade/salary range.

Outcomes

Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

SUBMITTER: Al-Qaoud TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3192873 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature