Journal of Family Medicine

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Dr. Tung-Wei Kao, National Taiwan University Hospital, expert in Geriatrics, Sarcopenia, and Epidemiological Research.

Taiwan, Province of China

Attending Physician, Department of Family Medicine & Division of Geriatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.

Assistant Professor, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Dr. Tung-Wei Kao

Address:

National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, No. 87, Neijiang St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108, Taiwan (R.O.C.).

Research Interests:

  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Sarcopenia and Frailty
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Big Data Analysis (NHANES)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Family Medicine
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Biography:

Dr. Tung-Wei Kao is an accomplished physician-scientist specializing in geriatrics, family medicine, and public health. His research is distinguished by its extensive use of large-scale epidemiological databases, particularly the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Dr. Kao's work focuses on identifying novel risk factors and biomarkers associated with age-related conditions such as sarcopenia, frailty, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. By analyzing population-level data, he aims to uncover insights that can inform clinical practice and public health policies, ultimately improving the health and well-being of aging populations.


Education details:
  • Ph.D., Institute of Public Health: National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • M.D.: National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
     
Professional background:
  • Attending Physician: Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei.
  • Assistant Professor: College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei.
  • Chief: Division of Geriatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei.

Current Research Projects:

Dr. Kao's current research continues to leverage the NHANES database to investigate the impact of various dietary components, lifestyle factors, and environmental exposures on significant health outcomes. His recent work explores links between dietary inflammation, mineral intake, and conditions like kidney function, bone mineral density, and cardiovascular mortality.


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Publications:

Dr. Kao is a prolific researcher, frequently publishing studies that analyze large datasets to uncover relationships between lifestyle and disease. His latest articles explore how dietary patterns and specific nutrient intakes are associated with major health markers, such as inflammation, kidney health, and mortality, providing valuable data for preventative medicine.
 

  • Chen, Y. L., Chiu, Y. W., & Kao, T. W. (2025). The association between dietary total antioxidant capacity and renal function in the adult population of the United States. Journal of Nephrology, 38(1), 115-122.
  • Chou, C. C., Chen, Y. L., & Kao, T. W. (2025). The negative association between the dietary inflammatory index and renal function in the general adult population. International Urology and Nephrology, 57(3), 579-586.
  • Chen, Y. L., Chou, C. C., & Kao, T. W. (2025). The association between the dietary inflammatory index and hearing impairment in the United States adult population. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 282(3), 1143-1150.
  • Chen, Y. L., Chou, C. C., & Kao, T. W. (2024). Association between urinary heavy metals and risk of kidney stones in adults. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(55), 55106-55113.
  • Chen, Y. L., Fang, W. H., & Kao, T. W. (2024). Positive association between dietary inflammatory index and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio in the adult population. Clinical Rheumatology, 43(1), 283-290.


Last Updated on October 04, 2025