27 August 2023: Database Analysis
The Impact of Visceral Adiposity on Testosterone Levels in American Adult Men: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Mingqin Su ABCDEF , Hongquan Wei ABCD , Lijun Chen BC , Yuxiang Guan BD , Wei Dong B , Min Zhao AG*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.941394
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941394
Table 3 Subgroup analysis of the association between VAI index and testosterone level.
| Subgroup | β (95% CI) | P value | P for interaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | |||
| 20~40 years | −5.057 (−12.368, 2.254) | 0.162 | |
| 40~60 years | −10.056 (−18.652, −1.460) | 0.025 | |
| >60 years | −36.073 (−52.881, −19.266) | ||
| 0.035 | |||
| −30.403 (−53.612, −7.193) | 0.014 | ||
| 25~30 kg/m | −18.073 (−31.343, −4.803) | 0.011 | |
| >30 kg/m | −6.319 (−10.794, −1.844) | 0.008 | |
| 0.894 | |||
| No | −8.951 (−27.982, 10.081) | 0.281 | |
| Yes | −11.57 (−17.330, −5.810) | ||
| 0.284 | |||
| No | −11.845 (−20.470, −3.221) | 0.010 | |
| Yes | −10.578 (−17.246, −3.910) | 0.004 | |
| 0.718 | |||
| No | −9.621 (−17.073, −2.170) | 0.014 | |
| Borderline | −21.598 (−46.481, 3.285) | 0.084 | |
| Yes | −9.445 (−18.937, 0.048) | 0.051 | |
| VAI – visceral adiposity index; DM – diabetic mellitus. | |||