Self-reported Intentional Weight Loss and Risk of Death in Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We hypothesized that intentional weight loss is associated with lower mortality risk, whereas unintentional weight loss is associated with higher mortality risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Design and methods

We examined this hypothesis in 872 participants with age >20 years, body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m² and CKD from 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who reported their 1 year prior and current weights and the intent to lose weight. We examined the association of self-reported intentional versus unintentional weight loss with all-cause mortality. Participants with no intent to lose weight and no change in weight were the reference group. A multivariable Cox regression model was used to relate mortality with intentional and unint

SUBMITTER: Bansal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6763338 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature