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Differences in albuminuria between Hispanics and whites: an evaluation by genetic ancestry and country of origin: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis.
Circulation. Cardiovascular genetics - 1 Jun 2010
Peralta Carmen A, Li Yongmei, Wassel Christina, Choudhry Shweta, Palmas Walter, Seldin Michael F, Risch Neil, Siscovick David, Arnett Donna, Psaty Bruce, Shlipak Michael G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Reports show higher prevalence of albuminuria among Hispanics compared with whites. Differences by country of origin or genetic background are unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: In Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, we studied the associations of both genetic ancestry and country of origin with albumin to creatinine ratio among 1417 Hispanic versus white participants using multivariable linear...
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