Non-linear association between visceral adipose tissue area and serum uric acid concentration in US adults: findings from NHANES 2011-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on the relationship between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and serum uric acid (SUA) in the general population remains limited. This study aims to comprehensively examine the association between VAT area and SUA concentrations in a representative sample of U.S. adults.

Methods

Data were drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2011 to 2018. A total of 10,514 participants aged 18 to 59 years were included in the analysis. VAT area was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans, and SUA levels were collected at mobile examination centers. Multivariable linear regression models were employed to assess the association between VAT and SUA. Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to detect potential non-

SUBMITTER: Gu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature