Obesity is one of the major causes of kidney disease. A new study has revealed that the risk of kidney disease significantly increases in individuals who are overweight.
According to media reports, a study published in the scientific journal 'Jama Pediatrics suggests that the risk of kidney disease in overweight boys increases nine times, and in girls, it increases four times.
Dr. Ovaisi Sar from the Department of Military Medicine at the Hebrew University in Israel stated that the link between obesity and kidney disease is evident in young people, with a higher risk before the age of 30.
He mentioned that previous research had identified a correlation between obesity and kidney disease in older individuals, but there hasn't been much research on the potential risks associated with overweight kidneys in younger individuals.
He also stated that the analysis indicates that even in the absence of diabetes or high blood pressure, obesity in youth increases the risk of kidney disease by 1.5 to 2.7 times.
However, it is still unclear why excess weight targets the kidneys. Often, it is suggested that high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and hormonal imbalances associated with obesity could play a role in kidney harm.