Article History
Received: 12 June 2025
Accepted: 18 August 2025
First Online: 19 September 2025
Declarations
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: The NHANES was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The NHANES study protocol was reviewed and approved by the National Health and NCHS Research Ethics Review Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from all the participants.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.