Association of weight-adjusted-waist index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertension: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With rising obesity and hypertension rates, cardiovascular disease and mortality issues have become increasingly severe. The weight-adjusted waist circumference index (WWI) is an innovative metric that accurately reflects body composition and shows superior potential in predicting obesity-related health risks. This study aims to explore the association between WWI and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive patients.

Methods

Adult participants with hypertension were included from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2016). Cox regression models and restricted cubic splines (RCSs) were used to assess the relationship between WWI and mortality. Stratified, interaction, and sensitivity analyses further examined the robustness of t

SUBMITTER: Lan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature