Is Chol HDL ratio 1.7 low, normal or dangerous? What does Cholesterol HDL ratio level 1.7 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: November 4, 2025

Your Chol HDL ratio level of 1.7 is a Low Chol HDL ratio level.

Low Chol HDL ratio levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Chol HDL ratio range for men is :3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.356
5-10 years	3.413
10-15 years	3.471
15-20 years	3.53
20-25 years	3.59
25-30 years	3.651
30-35 years	3.713
35-40 years	3.776
40-45 years	3.84
45-50 years	3.905
50-55 years	3.971
55-60 years	4.039
60-70 years	4.108
70-80 years	4.178
80-90 years	4.249
90-100 years	4.321
>100 years	4.394

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Chol HDL ratio levels include:

• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Chronic kidney disease
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Hypothyroidism

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Normal range of Chol HDL ratio found among women :3.3-4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.358
5-10 years	3.417
10-15 years	3.477
15-20 years	3.538
20-25 years	3.6
25-30 years	3.663
30-35 years	3.727
35-40 years	3.792
40-45 years	3.858
45-50 years	3.926
50-55 years	3.995
55-60 years	4.065
60-70 years	4.136
70-80 years	4.208
80-90 years	4.282
90-100 years	4.357
>100 years	4.355

If you take a Chol HDL ratio blood test and the results are not in the normal range (3.3-4.4 Ratio), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Chol HDL ratio Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Chol HDL ratio test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Chol HDL ratio levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Chol HDL ratio test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• Mayo Clinic – Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
• Cleveland Clinic – Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers
• NIH – Cholesterol and coronary heart disease: predicting risks by levels and ratios

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