The mediating role of inflammatory factors in the relationship between obesity and gallstone disease: evidence from the NHANES 2017–2020
This study demonstrates a significant association between obesity and gallstones, with inflammatory markers playing a partial mediating role in this relationship. Modulating levels of inflammation may help reduce the risk of gallstone formation associated with obesity.
Authors
- Meng Yong
- Rui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6051-4204)
- Wen‐Hao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1715-2698)
- Zhiwen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2970-5832)
- Jianli Han
- Zhen Xu
- Hou Yisen
- Jiang Weirong
Institutions
- Northwest University (CN)
- Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European journal of medical research
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02915-7
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.03