Abstract

AbstractScreening for proteinuria in childhood is performed in some countries but remains a controversial subject. During the last decade, a greater understanding of the importance of proteinuria for the long‐term prognosis of children with renal diseases has been gained. Exciting new data also show that proteinuria is a prognostic factor for long‐term cardiovascular outcome. Conclusion: In my opinion, there are still not strong enough reasons to support the routine screening of healthy children for proteinuria.

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