Association between the atherogenic index of plasma, body mass index, and cardiovascular diseases in Chinese middle and old-aged adults: a mediation analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence has emerged that suggests the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), as determined by blood lipid levels, is a valuable predictor of the onset of cardiovascular diseases. The correlation between AIP and cardiovascular diseases may be facilitated by body mass index (BMI), as atherosclerosis is prevalent in overweight and obese populations. In order to assess the combined predictive value of the AIP and BMI in predicting outcomes associated with cardiovascular diseases, this study sought to determine if BMI mediates the relationship between the AIP and cardiovascular disease risk.

Methods

Participants in this study were those who were without cardiovascular diseases at baseline and were members of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). We

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606225 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature