To investigate the cross-sectional association between visceral adipose index (VAI) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among US adult women using NHANES data, highlighting its potential implications for clinical practice.
Key Findings:
Higher VAI levels were associated with increased odds of overall SUI, at least weekly SUI, and at least daily SUI (specific odds ratios and p-values should be included).
The study identified significant associations even after adjusting for potential confounders.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that visceral adipose tissue, as indicated by VAI, may play a role in the development of SUI among women, highlighting the need for further research on obesity-related factors in urinary incontinence and their implications for clinical practice.
Limitations:
Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
Self-reported data may introduce bias, particularly in the context of SUI.
Exclusion of certain demographics may affect generalizability.
Conclusion:
The study provides evidence of a significant association between VAI and SUI, suggesting that visceral fat distribution may be an important factor in understanding urinary incontinence in women, and indicating areas for future research.
