The L-shaped association of mid-upper arm circumference with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in US adults: a population-based prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The arm circumference is a feasible and reliable indicator in evaluating the nutritional status of children. However, its application in general adults has yet to be thoroughly investigated.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the association between mid-upper arm circumferences (MUACs) and mortality in general adults.

Methods

The nationally representative cohort from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2018) was analyzed with mortality information obtained through linkage to the National Death Index. The baseline MUACs were collected as exposure. Survey-weighted Cox proportional hazard regressions were performed to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidential intervals (CIs) of mortality risk for individuals with differen

SUBMITTER: Hou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662296 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature