Based on participants' self-reported responses to their current cholesterol levels, Three Rivers District Health
Department has a cholesterol score of 76. The average cholesterol ratio for Three Rivers District Health Department participants is 4.26. Any ratio below 4.5 can be considered an ideal cholesterol ratio.
The following chart depicts the ranges for total cholesterol levels for Three Rivers District Health Department employees.
High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart disease. Cholesterol is made up of various components. Low-density-lipoproteins (LDL) can join with cells and fats in the blood and build up on the inner walls of the arteries, which can be dangerous. High-density-lipoproteins (HDL) help remove LDL from the arteries and helps protect from heart attacks. Therefore, knowing overall cholesterol numbers is important, but it is best to know levels of HDL as well. Ideal HDL levels are reported in 74.2% of participants and 25.8% report to have high-risk HDL levels.
