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Summary of the targeted diseases and their corresponding risk factor definitions
| Category | Risk Factor | Numeric Value |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | High A1C | >=6.5 |
| Diabetes | High glucose | >126 |
| Hyperlipidemia | High cholesterol | >=240 |
| Hyperlipidemia | High LDL | >=100 mg/dL |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure | >=140/90 mm/hg |
| Obesity | BMI | > 30 |
| Obesity | Waist circumference | Men:>= 40 inches; Women: >= 35 inches |
