Comparison of numbers of circulating blood monocytes in men grouped by body mass index (<25, 25 to <30, ≥30)

Comparison of numbers of circulating blood monocytes in men grouped by body mass index (<25, 25 to <30, ≥30)

In 360 middle-aged men, the circulating monocyte count was significantly associated with adiposity. An increase in circulating monocytes may be a marker of ongoing inflammation and could have proatherogenic effects in overweight/obese persons.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of cardiology 2002-06, Vol.89 (12), p.1441-1443
Hauptverfasser: Kullo, Iftikhar J, Hensrud, Donald D, Allison, Thomas G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Body Mass Index
Cardiology
Comparative analysis
Coronary Disease - blood
Coronary Disease - etiology
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Male
Medical sciences
Men
Metabolic diseases
Middle Aged
Monocytes - physiology
Obesity
Obesity - blood
Obesity - complications
Risk Factors
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Zusammenfassung:In 360 middle-aged men, the circulating monocyte count was significantly associated with adiposity. An increase in circulating monocytes may be a marker of ongoing inflammation and could have proatherogenic effects in overweight/obese persons.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(02)02366-4