correlational
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Korean adults with healthy kidneys who have higher leptin-to-adiponectin ratios (a marker of metabolic dysfunction) are 23% more likely to develop kidney disease over 11 years.
Scientific Claim
Higher leptin-adiponectin ratio (LAR) levels are associated with a 23% increased risk of chronic kidney disease in Korean adults with normal kidney function at baseline.
Original Statement
“The risk of incident chronic kidney disease also increased with the higher leptin-adiponectin ratio level (HR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.06–1.42; p = 0.006).”
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 design supports correlational claims, and the language correctly uses 'associated with' 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