CRP and Sepsis: Increased risks were also observed for sepsis (HR 1.76; <i>p</i> = 0.001), intensive care unit admission (HR 1.67; <i>p</i> = 0.004), urinary tract infection (HR 1.47; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and elevated C-reactive protein levels (HR 1.49; <i>p</i> = 0.002).