Hypertriglyceridaemia as independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease in Taiwanese adults
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Although dyslipidaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is established as a risk factor for disease progression, the role of triglycerides (TG) remains controversial. The effects of hypertriglyceridaemia on renal function were evaluated in 18,422 Taiwanese adults (≥40 years) undergoing a community-based medical screening programme. CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73m2. Among this middle-aged and elderly study population, the prevalence of CKD was 24.2%. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that old age and elevated levels of body mass index, systolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and cholesterol were associated with CKD. In conclusion, hypertriglyceridaemia appears to be an independent risk factor for CKD. An effective screening programme identifying people with hypertriglyceridaemia is warranted.
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