ArticleInternational journal of endocrinology2025
Decoding the Nonlinear Association Between Visceral Adiposity Index and All-Cause Mortality: The Mediating Role of White Blood Cells and Neutrophils.
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Abstract
Background: The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is recognized as a crucial metabolic risk indicator associated with mortality and is widely used in clinical and epidemiological studies. Evidence suggests that systemic inflammation may mediate this link; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. To advance our understanding of these critical health risks, additional studies are required to clarify the underlying pathways connecting VAI, inflammation, and mortality. Methods: Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), to investigate the link between log Results: This study highlighted a nonlinear connection between log Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of WBC and neutrophil counts as key mediators linking VAI to all-cause mortality, offering fresh perspectives on the metabolic and inflammatory pathways underlying this association. These results highlight the critical role of public health interventions targeting inflammation to mitigate obesity-related mortality risks.
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