Table 2.
Correlation of CRP and Hcy with sociodemographic and clinical variables (n = 4021).
| Variable | CRP (mg/dL) | Homocysteine (µmol/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.036 * | 0.326 ** |
| Hcy (µmol/L) | −0.019 | - |
| BMI (g/m2) | 0.215 ** | 0.003 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 0.037 * | 0.274 ** |
| DBP (mmHg) | 0.015 | 0.124 ** |
| PISA (mm2) | 0.030 | 0.054 ** |
| PESA (mm2) | 0.031 | 0.177 ** |
| WBC (109/L) | 0.154 ** | −0.026 |
| Segmented Neutrophils (109/L) | 0.143 ** | −0.035 * |
| Vitamin B12 (pg/mL) | 0.006 | −0.058 ** |
| Folate (ng/mL) | −0.011 | −0.045 ** |
Pearson correlation, * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.001. BMI—Body Mass Index; CRP—C-reactive Protein; DBP—Diastolic Blood Pressure; Hcy—Homocysteine; PISA—Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area; PESA—Periodontal Epithelial Surface Area; SBP—Systolic Blood Pressure; WBC—White blood cells counts.