Table 2.

Results of the multiple linear regression analysis to assess the relationship between GFR and clinical variables in men and women^*

^*Multivariate linear regression analysis included age, BMI, SBP, DBP, fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, log transformed triglycerides, log transformed CRP, current history of cigarette smoking, regular exercise, DM, hypertension, proteinuria, and uric acid as independent variables.

GFR, glomerular filtration rate; BMI, Body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; CRP, C reactive protein; DM, diabetes mellitus; HTN, hypertension; SE, standard error.