Role of age, gender and ethnicity in the association between visceral adiposity index and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among US adults (NHANES 2003-2018): cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The association between visceral adiposity index (VAI) and the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has not been fully determined. Here, we aimed to explore the association between VAI and NAFLD in the general US population, and further investigate whether the association involves population differences.

Design

Cross-sectional population-based study.

Setting

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2018).

Participants

A total of 7522 participants aged 20 years or older who have complete information for NAFLD assessment test were included in this study.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

NAFLD was assessed by the modified fatty liver index for the US population (USFLI) using a cut-off point of 30. Correl

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8938699 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature