Research Article
Environmental Lead Exposure Accelerates Progressive Diabetic Nephropathy in Type II Diabetic Patients
Table 4
Longitudinal multivariate analysis of body lead burden and other predictors of progressive change in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (D-GFR), using generalized estimating equations, during the 24-month longitudinal study period ().
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The interactive effect of variables was calculated by a generalized estimating equation. Negative values for the interactive effect indicate a decline in the glomerular filtration rate, and positive values indicate an increase. Cardiovascular diseases included ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, and diabetic foot. MAP: mean arterial pressure. |