<正>Chronic kidney disease(CKD)has become a worldwide public health problem,and currently,it affects approximately 10%of adults in the United States[1].Meanwhile,it also has emerged as an important social challenge in China[2].CKD has been reported to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,premature death,and end-stage renal
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a worldwide public health problem, and currently, it affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States[I]. Meanwhile, it also has emerged as an important social challenge in China[2]. CKD has been reported to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, premature death, and end-stage renal diseaseTM. Thus, it is necessary to determine the risk factors for CKD.