Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020

Abstract Background The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI), a composite marker integrating lipid profiles (triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio) and abdominal obesity (waist-to-height ratio), we aimed to assess its association with gallstone prevalence. Methods We analyzed data from 2,692 participants in the NHANE...

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Main Authors: Huachao Zheng, Bo Wu, Caixiang Zhuang, Jiesheng Mao, Min li, Yuncheng Luo, Lidong Huang, Sisi Lin, Feiyang Zhao, Yiren Hu
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Bo Wu
Caixiang Zhuang
Jiesheng Mao
Min li
Yuncheng Luo
Lidong Huang
Sisi Lin
Feiyang Zhao
Yiren Hu
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Sisi Lin
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Yiren Hu
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description Abstract Background The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI), a composite marker integrating lipid profiles (triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio) and abdominal obesity (waist-to-height ratio), we aimed to assess its association with gallstone prevalence. Methods We analyzed data from 2,692 participants in the NHANES 2017–2020 dataset. Gallstones were identified through self-reported data, which may introduce bias in the diagnosis. This limitation should be considered when interpreting the results. Logistic regression modelling, smoothed curve fitting and threshold effect analysis assessed the association between CMI and gallstones. Result Higher CMI was significantly associated with an increased risk of gallstones (OR = 1.90, 95% CI: 1.37–2.62, P < 0.0001). A threshold effect was observed at CMI = 0.85, below which risk increased significantly (OR = 2.62, 95% CI:1.34–5.12, P = 0.0049), but became non-significant above this value. The association was stronger in women. Conclusion Our findings support the use of CMI as a potential predictive marker for gallstone risk, suggesting its integration into clinical assessments for early detection and prevention.
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spelling doaj-art-be88438b923e4a4fb1e8a2efee7e16a52025-08-20T03:04:50ZengBMCBMC Gastroenterology1471-230X2025-04-0125111010.1186/s12876-025-03777-3Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020Huachao Zheng0Bo Wu1Caixiang Zhuang2Jiesheng Mao3Min li4Yuncheng Luo5Lidong Huang6Sisi Lin7Feiyang Zhao8Yiren Hu9Department of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of Neurology, Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University (WenzhouPeople’s Hospital)Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Training Base Alliance of Wenzhou Medical University (WenzhouPeople’s Hospital)Department of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalDepartment of General Surgery, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People’s HospitalAbstract Background The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI), a composite marker integrating lipid profiles (triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio) and abdominal obesity (waist-to-height ratio), we aimed to assess its association with gallstone prevalence. Methods We analyzed data from 2,692 participants in the NHANES 2017–2020 dataset. Gallstones were identified through self-reported data, which may introduce bias in the diagnosis. This limitation should be considered when interpreting the results. Logistic regression modelling, smoothed curve fitting and threshold effect analysis assessed the association between CMI and gallstones. Result Higher CMI was significantly associated with an increased risk of gallstones (OR = 1.90, 95% CI: 1.37–2.62, P < 0.0001). A threshold effect was observed at CMI = 0.85, below which risk increased significantly (OR = 2.62, 95% CI:1.34–5.12, P = 0.0049), but became non-significant above this value. The association was stronger in women. Conclusion Our findings support the use of CMI as a potential predictive marker for gallstone risk, suggesting its integration into clinical assessments for early detection and prevention.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-03777-3NHANESCross-sectional studyGallstonesCardiometabolic indexTyG index
spellingShingle Huachao Zheng
Bo Wu
Caixiang Zhuang
Jiesheng Mao
Min li
Yuncheng Luo
Lidong Huang
Sisi Lin
Feiyang Zhao
Yiren Hu
Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
BMC Gastroenterology
NHANES
Cross-sectional study
Gallstones
Cardiometabolic index
TyG index
title Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
title_full Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
title_fullStr Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
title_full_unstemmed Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
title_short Cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk: evidence from NHANES 2017–2020
title_sort cardiometabolic index as a predictor of gallstone risk evidence from nhanes 2017 2020
topic NHANES
Cross-sectional study
Gallstones
Cardiometabolic index
TyG index
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-03777-3
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