CHART 1.

Computed variables with contributing variables, NHANES 2009–2010.

Computed variable	Contributing variable
Inflammation from infection	Positive result for Epstein Barr virus
	Positive result for HIV antibody
	Positive result for Hepatitis B core antibody
	Positive result for Hepatitis B surface antigen
	Positive result for Hepatitis C antibody (confirmed)
	Positive result for Hepatitis C RNA (HCV-RNA)
	Positive result for Herpes Simplex Virus I
	Positive result for Herpes Simplex Virus II
Inflammation indicated from drugs	Take prednisone or cortisone daily
	Taken ibuprofen for pain
	Taken naproxyn for pain
	Taken indomethacin for pain
	Taken cox-2 inhibitor for pain
	Taken aspirin for pain
Inflammation indicated from disease	Have osteoporosis/brittle bones
	Have diabetes
	Have arthritis
	Have congestive heart failure
	Have coronary heart disease
	Have angina/angina pectoris
	Have had a heart attack