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Non-urinary contributors to the difference in risk of incident kidney stones between men and women
| Contributor | Percent mediated effect (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 18.9 (15.6, 22.2) |
| Fluid intake | 5.7 (4.5, 6.9) |
| Sugar-sweetened beverages | 3.9 (2.9, 5.0) |
| Thiazides | 1.8 (1.0, 2.7) |
| Dietary oxalate | 0.7 (0.2, 1.2) |
| Dietary calcium | 0.7 (0, 1.4) |
This table shows the relative contribution of each non-urinary factor to the excess risk of incident kidney stones among men
