Age-independent association between high-sensitivity c-reactive protein and blood pressure in middle-aged adults

Background/Aim. Increasingly evidence showed that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a reliable biomarker in patients with hypertension. While the relationship between hypertension and age well established, connection hs-CRP remains unclear. The aim of study was to determine middle-aged people. Methods. This crosssectional survey conducted Shanghai, China, included data from 1,677 healthy male participants aged 18 50 years 1,127 female 19 49 years, who were recruited during routine health examinations. hs-CRP, body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic (DBP) recorded. Results. first separated into four quartile groups, an increase BMI, SBP, DBP observed, but not hs-CRP. Next, divided groups noted, age. Finally, using Pearson correlation, positive correlations found DBP, no correlation seen Conclusion. authors likely confounding factor has it does have direct