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  • Metabolic Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • Visceral adiposity is increasingly recognized for its negative impact on lung function.
  • The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a novel marker for visceral fat distribution and dysfunction.
  • The association between VAI and lung function remains under-investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between VAI and lung function.
  • To evaluate VAI's potential as a predictor of lung function decline.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based study involving 1786 subjects aged 40 years and older.
  • Data collection included questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory tests.
  • Linear and logistic regression models were employed to analyze VAI and lung function associations.

Main Results:

  • VAI showed an inverse relationship with FVC%predicted in men.
  • VAI was negatively associated with FVC%predicted and FEV1%predicted in women.
  • Increased VAI correlated with greater FVC and FEV1 impairment, especially in women.

Conclusions:

  • This study establishes a clear correlation between VAI and lung function impairment in the Chinese population.
  • VAI presents a simple, reliable tool for clinical practice.
  • Individuals with high VAI, particularly women, warrant enhanced screening and preventive measures for respiratory diseases.