Why the study?
Is obesity associated with elevated levels of C-reactive protein across different sexes, ethnicities, and ages?
Population
Adults and children from 51 cross-sectional studies, including North American/European and Asian populations.
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Links obesity to CV risk via inflammation; confirms consistent BMI-CRP association across ages with demographic modifiers.
Is obesity associated with elevated levels of C-reactive protein across different sexes, ethnicities, and ages?
Obesity is significantly associated with elevated CRP levels, a marker of cardiovascular risk, with stronger associations observed in adult women and North American/European populations.
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