Association between calcium intake and risk of congestive heart failure: a cross-sectional study from the 2003-2018 NHANES database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a critical condition resulting from impaired blood pumping, leading to fluid accumulation. While calcium plays a vital role in skeletal health and muscle contraction, its potential in preventing CHF remains unclear.

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between calcium intake and the risk of CHF using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2003 and 2018.

Methods

After completing the questionnaire, participants were classified into CHF and control groups, with calcium intake considered as the primary exposure variable, alongside categorical factors such as age and race. Statistical analyses included t-tests and chi-square tests. A subsequent risk strati

SUBMITTER: Zhu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273033 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature