Table 1.

Biomarker cut points for CMB risk index

Biomarkers	Ideal, coded 0	Borderline, coded 1	High, coded 2
Waist circumference, cm	Male: <94	≥94 to <102	≥102
	Female: <80	≥80 to <88	≥88
Blood pressure, mmHG*	<120/80	120/80 to <140/90	≥140/90
HbA1c ,%	<5.7	5.7 to <6.5	6.5
HOMA-IR	Lowest tertile	Middle tertile	Highest tertile
Triglycerides, mg/dL	<150	150–199	≥200
HDL, mg/dL	≥60	Male: 40–59	<40
		Female: 50–59	<50
C-reactive protein, mg/L	<1	1–3	>3

When possible, borderline-high and high cut points are based on recommendations from the NCEP ATP III and the AHA (1–3). HOMA-IR, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance.

^*Blood pressure cut points were coded as a single biomarker using systolic and diastolic values.