Association between BMI trajectories and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 1999-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is an established risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS), with both conditions being particularly prevalent among postmenopausal women. However, research examining the relationship between body mass index (BMI) changes across the lifespan and MetS in this specific population remains limited. This study aims to explore the association between BMI trajectories and MetS risk in postmenopausal women.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included postmenopausal women aged ≥ 60 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2018. MetS was defined by 2009 Joint Interim Statement criteria. BMI trajectories over time were identified using latent class growth mixture modeling. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evalua

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781552 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature