Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI) and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of NHANES Data.

ABSTRACT: Background: Osteoporosis represents a critical public health challenge, particularly among postmenopausal women, characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. Traditional obesity metrics such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) have limitations in assessing bone health due to their inability to differentiate lean and fat mass. The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), a novel anthropometric indicator, offers a more nuanced approach to evaluating body composition and metabolic risks. Objective: The WWI is a novel obesity metric that demonstrates superior accuracy in evaluating both muscle mass and adiposity compared to conventional anthropometric measurements. This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between WWI and

SUBMITTER: Jing Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496148 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature