Total cholesterol HDL ratio = total cholesterol ÷ HDL[p=26, null, left]To obtain their total cholesterol HDL ratio, a person can divide their total cholesterol level by their HDL level. A higher ratio means a higher risk of heart disease.
[p=26, null, left]For example: 240 (total cholesterol) ÷ 60 (HDL) = 4 (total cholesterol HDL ratio).
[p=26, null, left]Health experts designate the following total cholesterol HDL ratios as follows:
ideal: under 3.5
good: under 5
bad: over 5
LDL-HDL ratio = LDL ÷ HDL[p=26, null, left]People can work out their LDL-HDL ratio by dividing their LDL level by their HDL level. This ratio is one of the most popular measures to see a person’s risk of heart disease.
[p=26, null, left]For example: 100 (LDL) ÷ 55 (55) = 1.8 (LDL-HDL ratio).
[p=26, null, left]Health experts designate the following LDL-HDL ratios as follows: