A multifaceted analysis of social stressors and chronic inflammation.

ABSTRACT: Chronic stress has been linked to negative health outcomes, including increased inflammation, which can be measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP). Prior research has focused almost exclusively on relationships between individual social and demographic stressors and CRP. The objective of this study is to assess the role of multiple potential stressors simultaneously to determine which key stressors are related to risk of high CRP, given that sustained stress and resulting inflammation may have long-term health implications. We hypothesized that negative social and environmental factors would be associated with high CRP. Data from two waves of Midlife in the United States were used to predict high CRP with variable selection procedures and logistic regression. Results indicate

SUBMITTER: Gough M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6156737 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature