Increased Microalbuminuria Risk in Male Cigarette Smokers: Results from the "Olivetti Heart Study" after 8 Years Follow-Up

• Main Authors: Antonio Barbato (Author), Lanfranco D'Elia (Author), Ludovica Perna (Author), Anna Molisso (Author), Roberto Iacone (Author), Pasquale Strazzullo (Author), Ferruccio Galletti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Aims: Association between cigarette smoke and albuminuria (UA) was already demonstrated in cross-sectional studies and in selected population samples (i.e diabetic patients). This study aims to evaluate, prospectively, the relationship between cigarette smoke and UA in a male adult popula...