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Bing Li1, Junping Li2, Chao Sun3

  • 1Department of Urology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.

Scientific Reports
|January 2, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI) is linked to a higher risk of developing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Managing visceral fat may help lower BPH risk.

Keywords:
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaChina Health and Retirement Longitudinal StudyChinese Visceral Adiposity IndexCohort studyDose-response relationship

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
  • Visceral adiposity, measured by the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI), is associated with metabolic disorders.
  • The relationship between CVAI and BPH risk requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between the Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index (CVAI) and the risk of developing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 3,295 men aged 45+ from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).
  • Employed multivariate logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models for association analysis.
  • Followed participants for 4 years, identifying 267 incident BPH cases.

Main Results:

  • A positive association was found between CVAI and BPH risk (OR=1.23, 95% CI: 1.07-1.42).
  • A significant dose-response relationship between CVAI and BPH risk was observed (P<0.001).
  • The association remained consistent across various subgroups in stratified analyses.

Conclusions:

  • Higher CVAI is positively correlated with an increased risk of developing BPH.
  • Effective management of visceral fat and promoting healthy fat distribution may contribute to BPH risk reduction.