Exploring the association between the ZJU index and overactive bladder: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES 2011-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overactive bladder (OAB) is one of the most common urinary disorders, affecting approximately 16% of the global population. It is strongly associated with obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic risk factors. The ZJU index is an innovative computational tool that integrates body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), triglycerides (TG), and the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) to aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ratio, and it is highly correlated with lipid metabolism. However, the relationship between the ZJU index and OAB has not been previously explored. This cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) analysis evaluates the ZJU index as a potential OAB predictive tool, informing early intervention strategies.

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SUBMITTER: Bai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12779441 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature