Relationship between A Body Shape Index and sleep disorders among the U.S. population: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data

Anhao Liu, Yuanqing Li, Xuehui Zhang, Ningkang Lv, Hong Lian Yang, Cuiping Hao, Dongmei Wu, School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University, School of Nursing, Jining Medical University, The Second Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on April 13, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
BackgroundAccumulating evidence suggests that sleep disorders are strongly associated with obesity, particularly visceral adiposity. A Body Shape Index has been recognized as a more accurate anthropometric indicator for assessing overall obesity and ...