This project examines longitudinal associations between serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, measured using a high-sensitivity assay, and established cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure and lipid levels, as well as resting heart rate, waist/hip ratio and daily hours of sleep. Unexpected negative associations were found with total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, contrary to what was expected. A significant positive association, not explained by physical activity or infection status, was found with resting heart rate. Further study is warranted.

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Creator

• Hafner, Andrea Rose

Colaboradores

• Chiriboga, David
• Ockene, Ira
• Ma, Yunsheng

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030305-105003

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2005

Sponsor

• University of Massachusetts Medical School

Date created

• 2005-03-03

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright