Association of Red Cell Distribution Width and Red-Cell-Distribution-Width-to-Albumin Ratio with Cardiovascular Diseases in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly increases in postmenopausal women. This study aims to investigate the potential association between red cell distribution width (RDW), the RDW-to-albumin ratio (RAR), and the prevalence of CVD in postmenopausal women.

Methods

This study analyzed data extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database spanning the years 2003-2016. Weighted multiple logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations between RDW, RAR, and CVD. Smoothing curve fitting and generalized additive models were applied to explore potential nonlinear relationships. Subgroup analyses and interaction tests were conducted to investigate whether the associations between RDW, RAR, and CVD varied across dif

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12588308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature