Cardiovascular inflammation in healthy women: multilevel associations with state-level prosperity, productivity and income inequality

Cardiovascular inflammation in healthy women: multilevel associations with state-level prosperity, productivity and income inequality

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiovascular inflammation is a key contributor to the development of atherosclerosis and the prediction of cardiovascular events among healthy women. An emerging literature suggests biomarkers of inflammation vary by geography of r...

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Main Authors: Clark Cheryl R, Ridker Paul M, Ommerborn Mark J, Huisingh Carrie E, Coull Brent, Buring Julie E, Berkman Lisa F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
C-reactive protein
Geography
Income
Inflammation
Multilevel analysis
Poverty
Socioeconomic factors
Women's health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/211

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