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Urinary contributors to the difference in risk of kidney stones between men and women
| Contributor | Percent mediated effect (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 26.0 (20.0, 32.3) |
| Oxalate | 17.0 (10.9, 23.0) |
| pH | 8.4 (4.0, 12.8) |
| Citrate | 6.8 (2.5, 11.1) |
This table shows the relative contribution of each urinary factor to the excess risk of incident kidney stones among men
