Association between the weight-adjusted-waist index and abdominal aortic calcification in United States adults: Results from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2013–2014

• DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.948194
• Publication Date: 2022-09-14T06:37:30Z
• Authors: Feng Xie; Yuan Xiao; Xiaozhong Li; Yanqing Wu
• Keywords: Abdominal obesity

Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is recognized as a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. This study aimed to evaluate the association between weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) and AAC in United States adults aged ≥ 40 years.Data were derived from 2013-2014 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). WWI was calculated waist circumference divided by square root weight. scores quantified Kauppila scoring system, severe defined an score 6. Weighted multivariable regression analysis subgroup performed relationship with AAC. The restricted cubic spline model used for dose-response analysis.A total 2,772 participants included mean 11.17 ± 0.73 cm/√kg 1.48 3.27. prevalence 9.64%. positively associated higher [β = 0.95, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.65-1.25, P < 0.001] increased risk [odds ratio (OR) 1.82; CI: 1.20-2.75; 0.005]. A nearly linear odds found after adjustment multiple potential covariates (P non-linear 0.625). Subgroup indicated that similar different population settings.Higher adults. Further studies are needed confirm this relationship.