Association between life's simple 7 (LS7) and arthritis: the mediating role of body fat percentage (BFP).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Life's Simple 7 (LS7), developed by the American Heart Association, addresses seven key health behaviors and relationship factors. Although LS7 has been studied in relation to various chronic diseases, its association with arthritis remains unclear. This study seeks to investigate the association between LS7 and arthritis, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of body fat percentage (BFP).

Methods

Data from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), including 16,332 adult participants, were analyzed. The connection between LS7 and arthritis was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression, smooth curve fitting, and subgroup analysis. Mediation analysis assessed the role of BFP in this relationship. Additionally, ROC curv

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660577 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature