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Global burden of chronic kidney disease attributable to hypertension due to high body mass index: projections to 2050.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study used global data to project how many people will get kidney disease from high blood pressure caused by high body weight. It estimates that about 843 million people have kidney disease now. This is an observational analysis, so it shows a link, not proof of cause. It helps plan future health care needs.

Who did this work

Li L · Zhu G · Wang KK · Maimaiti S · Wang S · Lu C

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Nov 2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42971541/