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Biosociodemographic, Anthropometric, and Laboratory Profiles Associated with the Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease Among Older Adults Living in Quilombola Communities: A Cross-sectional Study

Key takeaways

Researchers measured body size, blood and urine tests, and social background in older adults living in Quilombola communities in Brazil, villages founded by descendants of escaped enslaved people. They then looked at which of those measures went along with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This is a one-time snapshot of a group, so it shows links, not causes. It matters because these communities are rarely studied and often have poor access to kidney care.

Who did this work

Edison Vitório de Souza Júnior (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais) · Randson Souza Rosa (Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana) · Edson Zangiacomí Martínez (Universidade de Ribeirão Preto) · Lucas Brasileiro Lemos (Southwest Bahia State University) · Gisele da Silveira Lemos (Southwest Bahia State University) · Isleide Santana Cardoso Santos (Southwest Bahia State University) · Jaine Kareny da Silva (Universidade do Estado da Bahia) · Sávio Luiz Ferreira Moreira (Southwest Bahia State University) · Félix Salvador Chavane (Eduardo Mondlane University) · Namiê Okino Sawada (Universidade Federal de Alfenas) · José de Bessa (Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-26
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01990-0