Total Cholesterol: By Age Group
How do metric values change across different age groups? Understand age-related variations.
- Group A has no percentile data
- Group B has no percentile data
💡 Key Insight
Total Cholesterol values are very similar between undefined and undefined, with less than 2% difference.
Percentile Comparison
| Percentile | Difference | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 106 mg/dL | 106 mg/dL | 0.0% |
| 25th | 145 mg/dL | 145 mg/dL | 0.0% |
| 50th | 172 mg/dL | 172 mg/dL | 0.0% |
| 75th | 199 mg/dL | 199 mg/dL | 0.0% |
| 95th | 238 mg/dL | 238 mg/dL | 0.0% |
| Mean | 172 mg/dL | 172 mg/dL | 0.0% |
Visual Comparison
📊 Total Cholesterol Across Age Groups
🔬 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
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is total 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: AHAHow should I interpret my total 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 GuidelinesHow 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 NHANESWhat This Comparison Means
Understanding differences in total 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
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