Carrying excess weight around the abdomen is linked to an increased risk of kidney disease, a study suggests. It was already known that being “apple-shaped”, as opposed to “pear-shaped”, added to the risk of developing heart problems. The new research, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found signs of kidney problems in even otherwise healthy apple shaped people.
Having a higher waist-to-hip ratio- seen in those who were more apple-shaped – was associated with lower kidney function, reduced kidney blood flow and higher blood pressure in the kidneys even in people with a healthy weight, found researchers from the Netherlands. The findings suggest that people with bellies may benefit from treatments that reduce kidney blood pressure – such as cutting salt levels and targeted drug treatments.
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04/03/2013
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