Association between conicity index and gallstone disease: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 2017-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The conicity index (C-index) is recognized for its association with various diseases. However, the relationship between C-index and gallstone disease (GSD) has not been explored. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between C-index and GSD prevalence.

Methods

Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2017 to 2020, we analyzed the association between C-index and GSD through survey-weighted multivariate logistic regression and restricted cubic spline regression. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was utilized to compare the predictive performance of C-index, body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR).

Results

The study encompassed 3626 participants and revealed a sig

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12442317 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature