IDPH Know Your Numbers
An IDPH page explaining key cardiovascular health metrics including BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, and blood sugar, with reference tables showing healthy target ranges for each.
An IDPH page explaining the key health metrics used to assess cardiovascular disease and stroke risk. It covers five main numbers: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, cholesterol (HDL and LDL), triglycerides, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar. For each metric, the page provides definitions, measurement methods, and reference tables showing normal, borderline, and high-risk ranges. A summary table at the end consolidates the target numbers for a healthy heart. The page also links to external resources from the AHA, ASA, and CDC on risk factors, prevention, and lifestyle change.