Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: Serum hsCRP as an inflammatory marker was measured using an immunometric assay and FSB was assessed by self-reported sauna bathing habits at baseline in 2264 men aged 42-61 yr. Serum hsCRP was categorized as normal and high (≤3 and >3 mg/L, respectively) and FSB as low and high (defined as ≤1 and 2-7 sessions/wk, respectively). Multivariable-adjusted HRs (CIs) were calculated for incident pneumonia. RESULTS: A total of 528 cases of pneumonia occurred during a median follow-up of 26.6 yr. Comparing high versus normal hsCRP, the multivariable-adjusted risk for pneumonia was HR = 1.30 (95% CI, 1.04-1.62). The corresponding risk was HR = 0.79 (95% CI, 0.66-0.95) comparing high versus low FSB. Compared with men with normal hsCRP and low FSB, high hsCRP and low FSB was associated with an increased risk of pneumonia in multivariable analysis (HR = 1.67: 95% CI, 1.21-2.29), with no evidence of an association for high hsCRP and high FSB and pneumonia (HR = 0.94: 95% CI, 0.69-1.29). CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Setor K Kunutsor, Sae Young Jae, Jari A Laukkanen |
Journal | Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
(J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev)
Vol. 42
Issue 1
Pg. 59-63
(01 01 2022)
ISSN: 1932-751X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 33797457
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Baths
- C-Reactive Protein
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pneumonia
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Prospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Steam Bath
(adverse effects)
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