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Korean adults with healthy kidneys who have high insulin resistance (HOMA-IR >1.9) are 40% more likely to develop kidney disease over 11 years compared to those with normal insulin resistance.
Scientific Claim
Higher homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) levels exceeding 1.9 are associated with a 40% increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in Korean adults with normal kidney function at baseline.
Original Statement
“Compared with the normal group, the high group had an increased risk of incident CKD (HR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.13–1.74; p = 0.002).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational but correctly uses 'associated with' to describe the relationship without implying causation. The hazard ratio and confidence interval are accurately reported.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found