Key result
Anxiety symptoms alone were associated with an increased probability of elevated hs-CRP levels (>3.0mg/L) in males (OR 2.19; 95% CI 1.08-4.46).
Why the study?
Are anxiety symptoms associated with elevated hs-CRP levels in young adults?
Cohort (n=5,525)
Are anxiety symptoms associated with elevated hs-CRP levels in young adults?
Odds Ratio: 2.19 (95% CI 1.08–4.46)
Anxiety and comorbid anxiety/depression are associated with an increased risk for low-grade inflammation (elevated hs-CRP) in young adult males.
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Anxiety symptoms may flag inflammation risk in young males but should not yet change practice; leaves open causal links requiring prospective confirmation.
Liukkonen et al. (2011) conducted a cohort in Anxiety and low-grade inflammation (n=5,525). Anxiety symptoms vs. No anxiety symptoms was evaluated on Elevated hs-CRP levels (>3.0mg/L) (OR 2.19, 95% CI 1.08-4.46). Anxiety symptoms alone were associated with an increased probability of elevated hs-CRP levels (>3.0mg/L) in males (OR 2.19; 95% CI 1.08-4.46).
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