The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Lifestyle in the Distribution of Cystatin C Values in a Healthy Greek Adult Population
Joint Authors
Panagiotakos, Demosthenes B.
Barbetseas, John
Avgerinos, Peter C.
Giotopoulou, Amalia N.
Bountziouka, Vassiliki P.
Evangelopoulos, Angelos A.
Vallianou, Natalia G.
Bonou, Maria S.
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The aim of the present study was to examine sources of variation for serum cystatin C in a healthy Greek population.
Methods.
Cystatin C together with basic clinical chemistry tests was measured in a total of 490 adults (46±16 yrs, 40% males) who underwent an annual health check.
Demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle characteristics were recorded.
Results.
Higher values of cystatin C were observed among males (P=.04), participants aged over 65 years (P<.001), current smokers (P=.001) and overweight/obese participants (P=.03).
On the contrary, alcohol consumption and physical activity seemed to have no influence on cystatin C levels (P=.61; P=.95, resp.).
Conclusions.
In interpreting serum cystatin C values in a healthy adult population, age, gender, Body Mass Index, and cigarette smoking need to be considered, and determination of reference ranges among distinct subpopulations seem to be prudent.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Evangelopoulos, Angelos A.& Vallianou, Natalia G.& Bountziouka, Vassiliki P.& Giotopoulou, Amalia N.& Bonou, Maria S.& Barbetseas, John…[et al.]. 2010. The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Lifestyle in the Distribution of Cystatin C Values in a Healthy Greek Adult Population. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Evangelopoulos, Angelos A.…[et al.]. The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Lifestyle in the Distribution of Cystatin C Values in a Healthy Greek Adult Population. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Evangelopoulos, Angelos A.& Vallianou, Natalia G.& Bountziouka, Vassiliki P.& Giotopoulou, Amalia N.& Bonou, Maria S.& Barbetseas, John…[et al.]. The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Lifestyle in the Distribution of Cystatin C Values in a Healthy Greek Adult Population. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450905
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450905
