Factors influencing erythrocyte sedimentation rate in adults: New evidence for an old test.

ABSTRACT: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a routine test for inflammation. Few studies have investigated the potential influence of lifestyle factors and common metabolic abnormalities on the ESR. This study investigates the influence of demographic factors, alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity, obesity, and metabolic syndrome on the ESR in adults.This cross-sectional study covered 1472 individuals (44.5% males; age range, 18-91 years) randomly selected from the population of a Spanish municipality. The ESR was measured using a standardized method. We assessed habitual alcohol consumption in standard drinking units, along with tobacco smoking, regular physical exercise (by questionnaire), body mass index, and variables defining metabolic syndrome. Multivariate analyses were pe

SUBMITTER: Alende-Castro V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6716712 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature