The biometric measurements are done, the blood test results are in and a comprehensive aggregate report is sitting on your desk. Find out how your population’s health results measure up against the national data below.
BMI Values
Underweight: < 18.5
Healthy Weight: 18.5 – 24.9
Overweight: 25.0 – 29.9
Obese: 30 and above
According to the CDC, the average American man has a BMI of 26.6 and the average American woman has a BMI of 26.5. In the US, 35.9 % of adults age 20 years and
over are obese. Including obesity, 69.2% of U.S. adults are considered overweight.
Cholesterol
HDL (Good) Cholesterol Levels
Low HDL: Less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women
Normal HDL: Between 40-60 mg/dL for men, between 50-60 mg/dL for women
High HDL: 60 mg/dL and above for both men and women
The mean level of HDL cholesterol for American adults age 20 and older is 54.3 mg/dL.
LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Levels
Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL
Near or above optimal: 100 – 129 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130 – 159 mg/dL
High: 160 – 189 mg/dL
Very high: 190 mg/dL and above
The mean level of LDL cholesterol for American adults age 20 and older is 115.0 mg/dL. Approximately one in every 3 adults – 33.5% of the population – has high LDL cholesterol, according to the CDC.
Triglyceride Levels
Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL
Near or above optimal: Less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150 - 1990 mg/dL
High: 200 – 499 mg/dL
Very high: 500 mg/dL and above
The mean level of triglycerides for American adult age 20 and older is 144.2 mg/dL. Approximately one-third of American adults (33.1%) have triglyceride levels in the borderline high range (150+), while 17.9% have levels above 200 mg/dL, according to CDC data.
Blood Pressure Ranges
Normal: Systolic 120 mmHg or lower/diastolic 80 or lower
At risk: Systolic 120 – 139 mmHg/diastolic 80 – 89 mmHg
High: Systolic 140 mmHg or higher/diastolic 90 mmHg or higher
According to the American Heart Association, about 1 in 3 (33.5%) of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. The average blood pressure reading depends on age, ethnicity and family history.
Blood Glucose Levels (Fasting)
Low: < 50 mg/dL in men, < 60 mg/dL in women
Normal: 50 – 110 mg/dL in men, 60 – 110 mg/dL in women
High: > 110 mg/dL in both men and women
According to the CDC, diabetes affects 11.3% of adults age 20 and older, while 35% of American adults qualify for pre-diabetes.
If your employee population shows significant differences from the national statistics, TotalWellness can provide customized coaching and consultations to help improve the health of your staff.
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