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Associations between visceral adipose index and stress urinary incontinence among US adult women: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Haigang Pang

  • Yuxin Yin

  • Juan Xue

  • Xi Chen

  • Jian Pang

  • Jinping Zhang

  • Yi Sun

  • November 3, 2023

  • 0 min

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    Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects 40-46% of adult women in the USA, significantly impacting quality of life and financial costs.

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    Visceral adipose index (VAI) is a potential indicator for assessing cardiometabolic risk, surpassing traditional measures like BMI.

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    The study utilized NHANES data from 2001 to 2018, focusing on women aged 20 and older to explore the link between VAI and SUI.

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    Statistical analysis involved logistic models to assess the relationship between VAI and various severities of SUI.

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    Findings suggest a significant association between higher VAI levels and increased odds of experiencing SUI among women.

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Associations between visceral adipose index and stress urinary incontinence among US adult women: a cross-sectional study

  • by Haigang Pang, Yuxin Yin, Juan Xue, Xi Chen, Jian Pang, Jinping Zhang, Yi Sun

  • November 3, 2023

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