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The triglyceride-glucose–waist-to-height ratio is the strongest predictor of reduced kidney function in elderly hypertensive patients

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 15 Jun 2026, 00:00

The triglyceride-glucose–waist-to-height ratio is the strongest predictor of reduced kidney function in elderly hypertensive patients

Comparative analysis of TyG-derived indices for predicting renal function decline in community-dwelling elderly with hypertension, focusing on clinical risk stratification.

Key Takeaways
  • Stratified cross-sectional sampling covered 20 community health centers in Huaian City, Jiangsu Province
  • Researchers compared TyG, TyG-WC, TyG-BMI, and TyG-WHtR for eGFR associations
  • TyG-waist-to-height ratio emerged as the strongest predictor of reduced kidney function
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