Table 2.
Comparisons of hs-CRP levels by different subgroups.
| hs-CRP, mg/L | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| Median (interquartile range) | ||
| Age, y | 0.032 | |
| <65 | 1.49 (0.74, 2.01) | |
| 65 to <75 | 1.73 (0.92, 2.34) | |
| ≥75 | 2.37 (1.01, 3.73) | |
| Gender | 0.304 | |
| Male | 1.82 (0.91, 2.41) | |
| Female | 1.74 (0.89, 2.33) | |
| BMI, kg/m2 | <0.001 | |
| <24 | 1.01 (0.41, 1.42) | |
| 24 to <28 | 1.74 (0.71, 2.32) | |
| ≥28 | 2.79 (2.07, 4.51) | |
| Hypertension | 0.087 | |
| Yes | 2.47 (0.91, 3.44) | |
| No | 1.98 (1.14, 2.99) | |
| Diabetes | 0.013 | |
| Yes | 2.59 (1.08, 3.07) | |
| No | 1.71 (0.92, 2.49) | |
| Dyslipidemia | <0.001 | |
| Yes | 2.19 (0.94, 3.11) | |
| No | 1.48 (0.71, 2.41) |
BMI, body mass index.