Associations of residential environmental factors with kidney function in older adults in the Netherlands: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study.

Kate H Liang, Marianne C Verhaar, Natasja M van Schoor, Gisela G Slaats, Robin W M Vernooij, Erik J Timmermans

Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected] of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Identifying modifiable environmental factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults is important for developing strategies to prevent CKD. This study aimed to investigate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of residential environmental exposure, including air pollution and walkability, with kidney function in older adults in the Netherlands. For the cross-sectional analyses, data from two cohorts of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam were used: 1992/93 (n = 1182; mean age = 72.3 ± 8.5) and 2008/09 (n = 741; mean age = 71.6 ± 7.8). Longitudinal analyses included 227 participants (mean age at baseline = 62.6 ± 5.4). Kidney function was assessed by calculating eGFR from serum creatinine measurements. PM

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Research summary

The paper investigates the associations between residential environmental factors and kidney function in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores modifiable environmental factors that could potentially influence chronic kidney disease, a significant age-related health issue.

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