Development and validation of gallstone disease risk factor identification model: a cross-sectional study in Western China (opens in new tab)

BackgroundGallstone disease poses a growing public health concern worldwide, yet approaches for its identification remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish a risk factor identification model by identifying risk factors for gallstone disease, thereby providing evidence-based support for disease prevention.MethodsHealth examination data and questionnaire data were analyzed. Continuous and categorical variables were compared using t-test or chi-square test. LASSO regression with 10-...