Gender differences in the relationship between dynapenic abdominal obesity and non-neoplastic digestive system diseases among middle-aged and older adults
Randomized trial examines the risk of new-onset digestive diseases in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting targeted interventions for women.
Key Points
The research aimed to explore the relationship between dynapenic abdominal obesity (DAO) and the risk of non-neoplastic digestive system diseases (NNDSD) in older adults.
Analyzed data from 5,956 participants in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study over a median follow-up of 9 years.
Participants classified into four groups based on dynapenic abdominal obesity status.
Used multivariable Cox proportional hazards models to assess DAO's association with incident NNDSD.
Participants with DAO had a higher risk of NNDSD (HR = 1.597, 95% CI: 1.121–2.276) compared to the non-dynapenic/non-abdominally obese group.
Significant association among women with DAO (HR = 1.820, 95% CI: 1.235–2.683), but not among men.
Indicates an increased risk of new digestive diseases for middle-aged and older women with DAO.