Common Measures of Immune Status, Inflammation Can Predict Mortality

The association between low lymphocyte levels and reduced survival is strengthened when present in combination with other blood abnormalities. Epidemiologist Jarrod Dalton, PhD, discusses his findings, which suggest that lymphocyte count, red blood cell distribution width and C-reactive protein levels can be used as pragmatic immune status indicators in routine preventive care.

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