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C Reactive Protein Blood Test (CRP) (cont.)

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C-reactive Protein Prevention

Prevention of elevated c-reactive protein levels is meaningful in the context of prevention of cardiovascular risk factors. Preventive measures with diet and exercise, smoking cessation, weight loss, and appropriate management of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are known to lower cardiovascular risk in general.

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