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From prematurity and low birth weight to CKD: opportunities for intervention.

Key takeaways

People born small or premature have a higher risk of kidney disease later in life. This review shows a link, not proof of cause. About 35 million such babies are born each year. This group is at risk for kidney problems for life.

Who did this work

Klaus R · Lange-Sperandio B

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Oct 6
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42836521/