Nonlinear relationship between visceral adiposity index and lung function: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As one of the critical indicators of obesity, the interaction between visceral fat content and lung disease is the focus of current research. However, the exact relationship between Visceral adipose index (VAI) and lung function is not fully understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between VAI and lung function, METHODS: Our study included all participants from the baseline survey population in Xinjiang in the Natural Population Cohort Study in Northwest China. A field survey was conducted in rural areas of Moyu County, Xinjiang, China, between 35 and 74 years old from June to December 2018. We collected standard questionnaires and completed physical examinations, visceral fat tests, and lung function measurements.

Results

The study i

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8146652 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature