Association between visceral adiposity index and oral health status in a National survey.

ABSTRACT: The Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is a gender-specific measure of body fat distribution and function, strongly associated with metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. However, its relationship with oral health remains insufficiently explored. This study analyzed data from the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), including 3,938 participants, to investigate the association between VAI and oral health, as well as the potential mediating role of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant positive association between higher VAI and poorer oral health (β = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.00-0.03, P < 0.05). In contrast, among the elderly population, VAI was n

SUBMITTER: Jilun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304135 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature