What is the lowest and higest values of cholestriol for men and women?


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What are the highest and lowest values of LDL & HDL

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HDL
<40 Low HDL cholesterol, heightened risk for heart disease,
(<50 is the value for women)
40-59 Medium HDL level
>60 High HDL level, optimal condition considered protective against heart disease

LDL
<100 Optimal LDL cholesterol, corresponding to reduced, but not zero, risk for heart disease
100 to 129 Near optimal LDL level
130 to 159 Borderline high LDL level
160 to 189 High LDL level
>190 Very high LDL level, corresponding to highest increased risk of heart disease


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