highly significantP < 0.0001
A linear trend test across adjusted ORs revealed a highly significant positive correlation ( P < 0.0001), indicating that higher urinary microalbumin levels were associated with a progressive increase in MetS risk.
A linear trend test across adjusted ORs revealed a highly significant positive correlation ( P < 0.0001), indicating that higher urinary microalbumin levels were associated with a progressive increase in MetS risk.
This contrasts with data from a study in Shandong, China, which suggested that high sodium intake and an elevated sodium-to-potassium ratio may be significant risk factors for MetS among Chinese adults 17 , 21 .