Association between betel-nut chewing and chronic kidney disease in men

Association between betel-nut chewing and chronic kidney disease in men.

BACKGROUND Betel-nut use is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity. However, the association between betel-nut chewing and risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unknown. The present study was conducted to determine the association between betel-nut chewing and CKD in men. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed health-check records of 3264 men in a hospital-based cross-sectional screen...

The association between hyperuricemia and betel nut chewing in Taiwanese men: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND Studies have associated betel nut chewing with cancers, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disorders, chronic kidney disease, and proteinuria. This study investigated whether hyperuricemia is associated with betel nut chewing in men who participated in a health check-up program. METHODS From hospital records, we identified a total of 11,991 men who participated in the health check-...

Betel-quid and Areca-nut Chewing

Betel-quid and areca-nut chewing.

Areca nut and betel-quid chewing bibliography.

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