title: Proteinuria as a mortality risk.
abstract: This case report examines the factors involved in the mortality risk of low-grade proteinuria. Proteinuria and microalbuminuria are defined and the use of the protein-creatinine ratio is discussed. Studies from the medical literature suggest that albuminuria complements risk selection in diabetics and nondiabetics and may parallel or adversely modify other cardiovascular risk factors.
authors.affiliation: Southern Farm Bureau Life, 1401 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
authors.forename: David N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Duddleston
mesh_terms: D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D003404:Creatinine / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007352:Insurance, Life; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000191:economics / Q000401:mortality* / Q000652:urine; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003404:Creatinine