Epidemiologic analyses of risk factors, risk indicators, risk markers, and causal factors The example of albuminuria and the risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetes

Much of the practice of modern medicine deals with prevention of the consequences of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases. To achieve this end, identifying people at risk for these consequences and then initiating the appropriate, evidence-based preventive therapies are key. Characterization and study of risk factors are at the core of this effort and …