Association between kidney function and the risk of cancer: Results from the China Health and Retirement longitudinal study (CHARLS)
Lili Liu, Ming Zhu, Qinqin Meng, Yafeng Wang, Yaohui Zhao, Dawei Xie, Luxia Zhang, Minghui Zhao
Abstract
Reduced kidney function is associated with a higher risk of cancer and should be integrated into risk-stratification of cancer screening and management.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRenal functionHazard ratioCancerInternal medicineLongitudinal studyDialysisKidney diseaseKidney cancerConfidence intervalUrologyPathologyChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesMultiple and Secondary Primary CancersColorectal Cancer Screening and Detection