Kidney Function Evaluation in Children and Adolescents with Obesity: a Not-negligible Need

Overview

Journal Eur J Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2024 Jun 13

PMID 38871979

Authors

Annalisa Barlaba

Carolina Grella

Mariagrazia Tammaro

Delfina Petrone

Stefano Guarino

Emanuele Miraglia Del Giudice

Pierluigi Marzuillo

Anna Di Sessa

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Abstract

Conclusion: Taking this into account, a careful and timely monitoring of kidney function should not be neglected in the global assessment of children with obesity. We aimed to provide a comprehensive overview on the relevance of kidney evaluation in children with obesity by shedding lights on the intriguing relationship of obesity with renal health in this at-risk population.

What Is Known: • Obesity has been found to be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. • Unlike adults, pediatric data supporting the association between obesity and renal function are still limited.

What Is New: • As observed in adults, obesity might affect renal function since childhood. • Kidney function should be carefully evaluated in children with obesity.

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