%0 Journal Article
%T The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Lifestyle in the Distribution of Cystatin C Values in a Healthy Greek Adult Population
%A Angelos A. Evangelopoulos
%A Natalia G. Vallianou
%A Vassiliki P. Bountziouka
%A Amalia N. Giotopoulou
%A Maria S. Bonou
%A John Barbetseas
%A Peter C. Avgerinos
%A Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos
%J Cardiology Research and Practice
%D 2011
%I Hindawi Publishing Corporation
%R 10.4061/2011/163281
%X 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¡À16 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 (=.04), participants aged over 65 years (<.001), current smokers (=.001) and overweight/obese participants (=.03). On the contrary, alcohol consumption and physical activity seemed to have no influence on cystatin C levels (=.61; =.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.
%U http://www.hindawi.com/journals/crp/2011/163281/