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. 2011 Apr;14(2):93–98. doi: 10.1089/pop.2010.0014

Table 1.

Definitions of Health Risk Categories

Risk Factor High-Risk Criteria
Obesity/overweight Reported height and weight equaling body mass index ≥27.5
Smoker Described cigarette smoking habits as “still smoke”
Blood pressure Reported systolic blood pressure > 139 mmHg or diastolic > 89, or currently have high blood pressure, or currently take medication, or under medical care for blood pressure
Cholesterol Reported total cholesterol > 239 mg/dL, or currently have high cholesterol, or currently take medication
Health Risk Categories
Low Risk Reported 0 to 2 health risks
Medium Risk Reported 3 to 4 health risks
High Risk Reported 5 or more health risks
HHS Vulnerability Disclosure