Association between waist triglyceride index and gallstones: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The waist triglyceride index (WTI), a novel indicator, has attracted much attention and is considered a reliable alternative marker for identifying metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, its relationship with gallstones has not been studied. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the WTI and gallstones. Data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2017 to 2020 were analyzed. The National Center for Health Statistics Institutional Review Board approved the study protocol, and all participants gave written informed permission. To ensure the accuracy and rigor of the study, we used participant characteristic analysis, multivariate logistic regression analysis, smooth curve fitting, and subgroup analysis for evaluation. Fur

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863819 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature