WCN25-715 THE IMPACT OF BODY MASS INDEX ON GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE

Over the last few years, the prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically, not only in the western world but also in LMICs like India. Obesity increases the risk for a number of health conditions including hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) Obese individuals have a significantly markedly higher risk of developing kidney disease and progressing end-stage kidney disease. Obesity-related kidney involvement includes proteinuria and histopathological examination reveals glomerulomegaly and foot process effacement (secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis).