The association between Weight-adjusted-Waist Index (WWI) and cognitive function in older adults: a cross-sectional NHANES 2011-2014 study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of obesity on cognitive function has engendered considerable interest. Weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) has emerged as a novel and innovative marker of obesity that reflects weight-independent abdominal obesity. However, the association between WWI and cognitive function remains unclear. To address this gap, the present study aims to explore the relationship between weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and cognitive performance in older adults.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional investigation using datasets from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014. The study included 3,472 participants (48.59% male, 51.41% female) of various races (Mexican American, Other Hispanic, Non-Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Black, and Other),

SUBMITTER: Qiu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308487 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature