Non-linear associations between UHR and bone mineral density in US adults: NHANES 2017–2018
This study identifies a non-linear association between UHR and femoral neck BMD, with a key inflection point at UHR 19. These findings suggest that UHR could be a useful biomarker for bone health, especially in populations with higher metabolic risks. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to establish causality and explore potential interventions targeting UHR to improve bone health.
Authors
- Ming Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7033-954X)
- Hongtao Niu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6455-3224)
- Hongling Xia
- Wen Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5624-350X)
Institutions
- Shenyang Medical College (CN)
- Jianghan University (CN)
- Wuhan Union Hospital (CN)
- China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibustion (CN)
- Qujiang People's Hospital (CN)
- Union Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European journal of medical research
- Published
- 2025-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-03200-3
- Primary Topic
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00