Overweight and Obese patient prevalence is increasing in Japanese incident ESKD population (IMAGE)

Niigata University

Overweight and Obese patient prevalence is increasing in Japanese incident ESKD population

Caption

This study revealed an increasing trend of overweight and obese patients among the  Japanese incident ESKD population over a 14-year study period, whereas also showing that underweight patient prevalence remains a common issue among this patient population.

ESKD, end-stage kidney disease

Credit

Niigata University

Usage Restrictions

The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.