Table 2.
Anthropometric and biochemical parameters of the study population
| Variable | Non CKD Participants | CKD Patients | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 89 | N = 93 | ||
| Mean MUAC(SD) | 26.2 (3.1) | 25.6 (3.3) | 0.20 |
| Median BMI in Kg/ m2 (IQR) | 25 (22.5–27.0) | 23.8 (22.0–26.4) | 0.04 |
| Median serum albumin (IQR) | 41.5 (39.9–44.1) | 39.9 (31.7–43.4) | 0.001 |
| Median creatinine in mg/dl(IQR) | 0.67 (0.57–0.79) | 1.81 (1.09–7.08) | < 0.001 |
| Median total cholesterol in mmol/L(IQR) | 3.95 (3.31–4.80) | 4.91 (3.94–6.08) | 0.001 |
| Median HDL in mmol/L (IQR) | 1.27 (1.01–1.54) | 1.04 (0.79–1.34) | 0.05 |
| Median LDL in mmol/L (IQR) | 3.48 (2.4–3.25) | 3.48 (2.4–4.45) | < 0.001 |
| Median Hb in g/dl (IQR) | 13.3 (12.6–14.4) | 12.2 (10.3–14.0) | 0.008 |
| Median CRP in mg/dl(IQR) | 1.53 (0.65–3.51) | 4.48 (1.96–11.06) | 0.001 |
BMI Body Mass Index, HDL High Density Lipoproteins, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Hb Hemoglobin, CRP C-Reactive Protein, MUAC Mid Upper Arm Circumference