Association of c-reactive protein with cardiovascular risk factors, lung function and quality of life in young adults

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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.48.13889

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Inflammation, Obesity, abdominal obesity, lung function test, quality of life

Abstract

Objective: To associate ultrasensitive C-reactive protein (US-CRP) with cardiovascular risk factors, lung function and quality of life. Methods: Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), haemodynamic parameters, blood sampling for US-CRP, spirometry (peak expiratory flow - PEF; forced expiratory volume in one second - FEV1) and individualised application of the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaire. Results: Of the 100 young adults studied, BMI and WC were higher in those at high risk. PEF and FEV1/FVC ratio were higher in low-risk young adults. Mental health, functional capacity and vitality (VT) were higher in young people at lower cardiovascular risk. Of the overweight/obese young adults, 87.5% were at moderate and high risk (p=0.044), and of those with WC above the predicted level, 86.7% were at moderate and high risk (p=0.002). Among young adults with HRQoL above P(50), 43.5%, 50%, and 45.7% were at low cardiovascular risk for functional capacity, general health, and vitality, respectively. US-CRP was positively correlated with BMI (p=0.044), whereas PEF (p=0.046) and FEV1/FVC ratio (p=0.002) were inversely correlated. Conclusions: US-CRP was associated with BMI and WC, lung function and HRQoL, especially with respect to physical aspects. Obesity control should be emphasized, and regular physical activity and proper nutrition may help, including reducing the chronic inflammatory response.

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2024-05-14

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Bueno, N. S. ., Silva, P. H. de A., Gomes, A. J. R. ., Carvalho, C. S. ., Moreira, E. M. L. ., Oliveira, S. R. R. ., & Soares, V. (2024). Association of c-reactive protein with cardiovascular risk factors, lung function and quality of life in young adults. Context and Health Journal, 24(48), e13889. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.48.13889

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