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Carrying excess weight around the abdomen is linked to an increased risk of kidney disease, a study suggests.
It was already known that being "apple-shaped", as opposed to "pear-shaped", added to the risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
This research, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found signs of kidney problems in even otherwise healthy apple-shaped people.
UK experts said people needed to take more care of their kidney health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22112088
It was already known that being "apple-shaped", as opposed to "pear-shaped", added to the risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
This research, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found signs of kidney problems in even otherwise healthy apple-shaped people.
UK experts said people needed to take more care of their kidney health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22112088