📊 COMPARISON

LDL Cholesterol: By Age Group

How do metric values change across different age groups? Understand age-related variations.

95 mg/dL
Median (50th percentile)
Difference
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At median
95 mg/dL
Median (50th percentile)
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💡 Key Insight

LDL Cholesterol values are very similar between undefined and undefined, with less than 2% difference.

Percentile Comparison

PercentileDifference
5th37 mg/dL37 mg/dL0.0%
25th71 mg/dL71 mg/dL0.0%
50th95 mg/dL95 mg/dL0.0%
75th119 mg/dL119 mg/dL0.0%
95th153 mg/dL153 mg/dL0.0%
Mean95 mg/dL95 mg/dL0.0%

Visual Comparison

5th
37
37
25th
71
71
50th
95
95
75th
119
119
95th
153
153

📊 LDL Cholesterol Across Age Groups

18-29
95 mg/dL
Range: 37 - 153 mg/dL
30-39
110 mg/dL
Range: 52 - 168 mg/dL
40-49
115 mg/dL
Range: 57 - 173 mg/dL
50-59
123 mg/dL
Range: 65 - 181 mg/dL
60-69
125 mg/dL
Range: 67 - 183 mg/dL
70-79
120 mg/dL
Range: 62 - 178 mg/dL
80+
110 mg/dL
Range: 52 - 168 mg/dL

🔬 Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk

Total cholesterol was the original cardiovascular risk marker, but modern understanding emphasizes the LDL/HDL balance and other factors. The relationship between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol is more nuanced than previously thought.

Key Research Findings

  • LDL particle number may predict risk better than LDL concentration
  • HDL functionality (not just level) affects cardiovascular protection
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio is an emerging risk marker
  • Statin therapy decisions now incorporate 10-year ASCVD risk scores
📚 Research Note: The 2018 ACC/AHA guidelines shifted toward risk-based treatment decisions rather than targeting specific cholesterol numbers.
Sources: AHA, NIH

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ldl cholesterol similar between undefined and undefined?

Cholesterol levels are influenced by diet, genetics, hormones, and age. Understanding demographic variations helps personalize cardiovascular risk assessment.

Source: AHA

How should I interpret my ldl cholesterol compared to these benchmarks?

Find your appropriate demographic group and percentile range. Being in the 25th-75th percentile (middle 50%) is typical. Percentiles below 5th or above 95th may warrant discussion with a healthcare provider, though clinical context is essential—a single measurement rarely tells the whole story.

Source: Clinical Guidelines

How reliable is this comparison data?

This data comes from the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a continuously conducted survey that uses rigorous sampling methodology to represent the U.S. civilian non-institutionalized population. Sample sizes typically exceed 5,000 per demographic group, with weighted analysis accounting for the complex survey design.

Source: CDC NHANES

What This Comparison Means

Understanding differences in ldl cholesterol between different groups and populations is important for:

  • Accurate benchmarking – Compare yourself to the appropriate reference population
  • Clinical interpretation – Healthcare providers use demographic-specific ranges
  • Research understanding – Biological and lifestyle factors influence these differences
  • Personalized health goals – Set realistic targets based on your demographic
⚠️ Important: These are population averages. Individual variation within each group is significant. Always consult healthcare providers for personal health advice.

Esplora Altri Confronti

⚖️LDL Cholesterol: Men vs Women👥LDL Cholesterol: Young Adults vs Older Adults

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