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U-Shaped Association between Whole Blood Selenium and Cancer Mortality in U.S. Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease: A NHANES-Based Cohort Study

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 1,941 adults with kidney disease in the U.S. It checked blood levels of a mineral called selenium. It found a link between selenium levels and cancer death. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Yuting Yin (Jinan University) · Jianguang Hu (Jinan University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-09-29
https://doi.org/10.54097/httvb556