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Adult socioeconomic position, C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in the Whitehall II prospective study

Gimeno, David, Brunner, Eric J., Lowe, Gordon D. O., Rumley, Ann, Marmot, Michael G., Ferrie, Jane E.·2007·European Journal of Epidemiology

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Background Prior studies on the association of inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), with socioeconomic position (SEP) have been cross-sectional. Thus, the question of whether socioeconomic differences in CRP and IL-6 change over time remains unanswered. We examined the relationship between SEP and changes over 12 years in CRP and IL-6. Methods Data were for 4,750 middle-aged (mean 49.0 years, SD 5.9) civil servants from phases 3 and 7 of the Whitehall II study. Adult SEP was based on last known Civil Service employment grade. Covariates included sociodemographics, behavioural and biological risk factors, presence of diseases/illnesses, prescribed medications, work-related factors, labour market status and early life factors. Results Steep socioeconomic gradients observed at Phase 3 (p Conclusion Despite overall increases in CRP and IL6, relative differences by SEP remained unchanged so that socioeconomic gradients in both sexes persisted over the period observed.

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Authors
Gimeno, D., Brunner, E. J., Lowe, G. D. O., Rumley, A., Marmot, M. G., & Ferrie, J. E.
Affiliations
  • University College London (GB)
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GB)
Corresponding author
Gimeno, David
Venue
European Journal of Epidemiology
Published
2007-08-01
Volume
22
Issue
10
Pages
675-683
ISSN
  • 0393-2990 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-7284
OpenAlex
W2067816423
Cited by
66
References
54
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2026: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 4
FWCI
6.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • European Journal of Epidemiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • British Heart Foundation (RG/07/008/23674)
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS06516)
  • National Institute on Aging (AG 13196)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (HL36310, R01HL036310)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Employment and Welfare Studies
Keywords
socioeconomic position, C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, inflammatory markers, social gradient, Whitehall II study, public sector employees, middle-aged adults, longitudinal change, sex differences, body mass index, TC/HDL-C ratio, diet, smoking
MeSH terms
Adult, C-Reactive Protein, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Social Class, Interleukin-6

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