A study found that inflammation is linked to frailty, social deprivation, and heart risk in women

A study published in Communications Medicine found that chronic inflammation may increase the risk of frailty, social disadvantage, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers examined 74 inflammation-related proteins in blood samples from over 2,000 women aged 37-84 years. They identified 10 inflammatory proteins associated with frailty and living in a deprived area, with four proteins involved in cellular signaling, growth, and movement also linked to increased CVD risk. The study suggests that certain inflammatory proteins may act as a biological bridge connecting social inequality, ageing, and heart disease. The findings could open up new ways to prevent disease, including medical treatments that reduce inflammation and social policies addressing health inequalities.