 This study found that obesity and high-waste-to-hip ratios are associated with microalbuminaria, which is an early indicator of endothelial dysfunction. This suggests that obesity may contribute to endothelial dysfunction by damaging the kidneys and impairing their ability to filter out small amounts of protein from the bloodstream. This article was authored by Roya Hemiotti, Fatemay Kaseb, Akram Gadirianari, and others.