High Body Roundness Index Linked to Unhealthy Sleep Patterns
Author Information
Author(s): Pingchuan Liu, Yuding Luo, Xing He, Jiali Zhang, Fanzhou Ren, Bingyang Zhang, Bo Zheng, Jian Wang
Primary Institution: The Affiliated Hospital Southwest Medical University
Hypothesis
A higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with unhealthy sleep patterns.
Conclusion
High BRI is positively associated with unhealthy sleep patterns, suggesting it could be a useful metric for evaluating sleep health.
Supporting Evidence
- Each unit increase in BRI was associated with a 9% increase in the risk of unhealthy sleep patterns.
- Subgroup analyses showed consistent positive associations between high BRI and unhealthy sleep patterns across various demographics.
- BRI's effectiveness in diagnosing unhealthy sleep patterns was comparable to that of BMI.
Takeaway
If you have a rounder body shape, you might not sleep well. This study found that people with a high body roundness index tend to have unhealthy sleep patterns.
Methodology
The study used data from NHANES (2007–2014) and employed multivariable weighted logistic regression to analyze the relationship between BRI and sleep patterns.
Potential Biases
Self-reported sleep patterns may not accurately reflect actual sleep quality or duration.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and sleep data were self-reported, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were US adults aged 20 and older, with a diverse representation across gender, race, and socioeconomic status.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.07–1.10
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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