C-reactive protein concentration and cardiovascular disease risk factors in children: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2000.

摘要: Background— C-reactive protein is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although the relations between and other factors disease have been extensively studied in adults, children are not well understood. Methods Results— Data from 2846 boys girls 3 to 17 years of age who participated National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999 2000, a cross-sectional survey US population, were used. In univariate analyses, significant associations observed concentration—measured with high-sensitivity assay—and age, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, triglyceride concentrations both sexes. multiple linear regression index was best predictor concentration. Age positively associated concentration among age. Some race or ethnic differences present as 8 ...