High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a predictor of all-cause mortality in a rural Japanese population.
Ryuichi KawamotoAsuka KikuchiDaisuke NiomiyaTeru KumagiPublished in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2024)
Our results indicate a significant association between hsCRP levels and all-cause mortality in a rural Japanese population. Specifically, hsCRP appears to be a crucial biomarker for predicting long-term survival, particularly among older persons.
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