Association of visceral adiposity index and overactive bladder: insights from NHANES 2007-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the exploration of the pathogenesis of overactive bladder (OAB), emerging evidence suggests a potential link between OAB and obesity. However, the association between visceral fat accumulation and OAB has not been definitively established. The aim of the study is to analyze and establish the relationship between visceral adiposity index (VAI) and OAB in large population studies.

Methods

The study included 13,694 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database covering the years 2007 to 2018. VAI was calculated using waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), triglycerides (TG), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). OAB was defined via the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS ≥3). It utilized weighted

SUBMITTER: Jiao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271942 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature