CVD risk factors for US population (based on NHANES 1999–2004), presented as prevalence (%) of high risk, and mean absolute level, for metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors and indicators of infection and inflammation.

Note: Triglycerides and LDL are based on 6+ hours fasting sample for US (a non-fasting sample was used for Tsimane). Units for variables are the following: triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL (mg/dL), BMI (kg/m2), cigarette pack years (# cigarette packs smoked per day, where 1 pack-year is equal to smoking 1 pack per day for 1 year), CRP (mg/L), WBC (cells/mm3), ESR (mm/hr), SBP and DBP (mm Hg). For ESR, 20 is cutoff for women and 13 for men. Hypertension prevalence refers to 140≤SBP<160 and/or 90≤DBP<100 (Stage I) and SBP≥160 and/or DBP≥100.