Figure 4.

Maximum IMT levels, c, as transformed hsCRP scenarios proposed in Figure 3. The dashed line represents a healthy male until his mid-thirties when the levels of hsCRP start growing slowly; the dash-dotted line—a healthy male until his mid-thirties when the levels of hsCRP start growing rapidly; the solid line—a male representing an increased-risk group (hsCRP > 1 mg/L) since young and his healthiness worsens after he turns 30; however, then, due to the proper conduct, his hsCRP stabilizes when he is about 45.