Why the study?
Does the relationship between body fat and C-reactive protein differ between men and women?
Population
Men and women
Comparison
Quantity and distribution of body fat (exposure) vs Men versus women
Authors
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Adiposity may influence CRP more in women; observational data leaves open sex-specific cardiometabolic implications.
Does the relationship between body fat and C-reactive protein differ between men and women?
Adiposity as a contributor to subclinical inflammation may be particularly relevant in women compared to men.
Khera et al. (2009) studied this question.
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