The Mediating Role of Body Mass Index in the Association of Socioeconomic Status With Hepatic Steatosis and Liver Fibrosis: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on NHANES 2021-2023.

ABSTRACT: Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) influences a wide range of health outcomes, including hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis, which are increasingly concerning. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between SES and hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis and examine the potential mediating effects of body mass index (BMI) in this association. Methods: We used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2021-2023 data to conduct a cross-sectional study. Occupation, insurance, family income level, and education level were employed as indicators of SES. Hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis were quantified by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness measurement (LSM), respectively. Mediation analysis was used to estimate the

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440650 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature