**4. Conclusions**

In conclusion, the available scientific evidence justifies the need to include determining the values of hs-CRP among clinical screening tests on obese subjects to evaluate the cardiovascular risk, among other risks. CRP is an important clinical parameter in the early detection of atherosclerotic disease and thus for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with obesity. Its possible influence as an inflammation marker in the prognosis of cancer patients is another important aspect that needs further study. However, even considering the scientific evidence, new prospective studies are necessary with larger populations to acquire solid and extrapolable results to citizenship.
