Blood pressure, gallstones, and age at first cholecystectomy in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gallstones are a prevalent health issue. Recent studies have revealed that blood pressure (BP) may affect gallstone formation. This study assessed the association between hypertension (HTN) and both the prevalence of gallstones and the age at first cholecystectomy among U.S. adults.

Methods

Data were extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database from 2017 to 2020. Weighted logistic and linear regression analyses and subgroup analyses were employed to investigate the relationships between HTN, gallstone disease (GD), and age at first cholecystectomy. Additionally, this study employed generalized additive models (GAM) and smooth-fitting curves to delineate the relationships. The two-piecewise linear regression model and logari

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature