Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation

The advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is a multifaceted tool that combines indicators of inflammation and nutritional status to evaluate patient’s health conditions. Globally, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. Consider...

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Main Authors: Zhongtian Xiang, Sheng Lin, Bei Yang, Siman Zhu, Qian Song
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1503844/full
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description The advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is a multifaceted tool that combines indicators of inflammation and nutritional status to evaluate patient’s health conditions. Globally, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. Considering the pivotal role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease, investigating the relationship between ALI and ASCVD makes sense. A vast amount of information was gathered from the 1999 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed, supplemented by subgroup analyses and interaction tests. Furthermore, smooth curve fitting was applied to examine linear relationships, while the binary linear regression model was utilized to ascertain the threshold effects. The predictive capabilities of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index, Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio and ALI for ASCVD were evaluated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves with the area under the curve (AUC) values. A cross-sectional study of 48,845 individuals was included in the study. The ALI demonstrated an inverse association with the likelihood of ASCVD in participants [Odds ratios: 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.82 to 0.92]. Sex had a significant interaction impact, according to subgroup analyses (P for interaction < 0.05). Furthermore, ALI emerged as a more accurate predictor of ASCVD, with the AUC values of 0.608, surpassing both the systemic immune-inflammation index (AUC = 0.502) and the platelet–lymphocyte ratio (PLR) (AUC = 0.569). This study provides evidence that higher ALI levels are associated with a lower probability of ASCVD prevalence in adult Americans. These findings suggest that ALI may serve as a valuable anthropometric marker for predicting ASCVD prevalence.
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spelling doaj-art-bbbf9d0f830a4162a8346da5ad023b592025-08-20T03:07:27ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2025-06-011210.3389/fnut.2025.15038441503844Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigationZhongtian Xiang0Sheng Lin1Bei Yang2Siman Zhu3Qian Song4Lung Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, ChinaMedical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, ChinaDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, ChinaSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanchang Health Vocational and Technical College, Nanchang, ChinaLung Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, ChinaThe advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is a multifaceted tool that combines indicators of inflammation and nutritional status to evaluate patient’s health conditions. Globally, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. Considering the pivotal role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease, investigating the relationship between ALI and ASCVD makes sense. A vast amount of information was gathered from the 1999 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed, supplemented by subgroup analyses and interaction tests. Furthermore, smooth curve fitting was applied to examine linear relationships, while the binary linear regression model was utilized to ascertain the threshold effects. The predictive capabilities of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index, Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio and ALI for ASCVD were evaluated using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves with the area under the curve (AUC) values. A cross-sectional study of 48,845 individuals was included in the study. The ALI demonstrated an inverse association with the likelihood of ASCVD in participants [Odds ratios: 0.87, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.82 to 0.92]. Sex had a significant interaction impact, according to subgroup analyses (P for interaction < 0.05). Furthermore, ALI emerged as a more accurate predictor of ASCVD, with the AUC values of 0.608, surpassing both the systemic immune-inflammation index (AUC = 0.502) and the platelet–lymphocyte ratio (PLR) (AUC = 0.569). This study provides evidence that higher ALI levels are associated with a lower probability of ASCVD prevalence in adult Americans. These findings suggest that ALI may serve as a valuable anthropometric marker for predicting ASCVD prevalence.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1503844/fullNHANESadvanced lung cancer inflammation indexcross-sectional studyatherosclerotic cardiovascular diseasecross-sectional
spellingShingle Zhongtian Xiang
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Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
Frontiers in Nutrition
NHANES
advanced lung cancer inflammation index
cross-sectional study
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
cross-sectional
title Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
title_full Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
title_fullStr Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
title_full_unstemmed Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
title_short Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults: a population-based investigation
title_sort association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease in u s adults a population based investigation
topic NHANES
advanced lung cancer inflammation index
cross-sectional study
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
cross-sectional
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1503844/full
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