Normal-weight obesity and clinical outcomes in nondiabetic chronic kidney disease patients: a cohort study

摘要

Normal-weight obesity (NWO), defined by a normal body mass index (BMI) and high body fat percentage, has been shown to be associated with cardiometabolic dysfunction and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in the general population. However, little is known about the clinical implications of NWO among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).