Association of body roundness index with chronic diarrhea and constipation, NHANES 2005-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diarrhea and constipation are known to be associated with obesity. Body roundness index (BRI), as a novel physical dimension assessment indicator, provides a more comprehensive evaluation of body and visceral fat than traditional methods. However, the relationship between BRI, chronic diarrhea, and constipation remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationship between BRI, chronic diarrhea, and constipation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2010 was conducted. Weighted multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the association between BRI, chronic diarrhea, and constipation. Restricted cubic spline curves were plotted to verify the linear associations.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Zhuang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869572 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature