Gender and Activity Disparities in Circadian Syndrome and Gallstone Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Feng Binbin, Wang Tianlin, Han Junquan, Yang Zhaoshuai, Wang Hong, Li Huizhen
Primary Institution: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
Is there a correlation between gallstone disease prevalence and circadian syndrome?
Conclusion
There is a positive correlation between circadian syndrome and gallstone disease prevalence, especially among females and those not engaging in moderate activity.
Supporting Evidence
- The analysis included 4,126 participants, with a prevalence of 38.68% for circadian syndrome and 12.04% for gallstone disease.
- Individuals with six or more circadian syndrome components had a higher prevalence of gallstone disease than those with three or fewer components.
- The positive correlation between circadian syndrome and gallstone disease was mainly observed in female individuals and those not engaged in moderate activity.
Takeaway
This study found that people with more symptoms of circadian syndrome are more likely to have gallstones, especially women and those who don't exercise much.
Methodology
The study used cross-sectional data from the NHANES survey, analyzing the relationship between circadian syndrome and gallstone disease through logistic regression models.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and unmeasured confounding factors.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inference, and relies on self-reported diagnoses of gallstones.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 48.93 years, with a prevalence of circadian syndrome at 38.68%.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.048, 1.702
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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