Key facts
Contents & fields
This dataset contains C-Reactive Protein (CRP) values assayed from dried blood spots (DBS) during the HAALSI Wave 1 survey. Data can be merged with HAALSI survey data using the unique identifier (prim_key). The dataset includes 3 files; specific field information is not publicly disclosed.
Research uses
Useful for epidemiological studies examining associations between inflammatory markers and health, cognitive function, cardiovascular disease, HIV, etc., among older adults in rural South Africa.
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Why this is hard to get on your own
When obtaining specific biomarker (CRP) data, it often needs to be extracted from a large survey and linked to the main dataset.
