Is Cholesterol 161 normal, high or low? What does Cholesterol level 161 mean?
Your Cholesterol level of 161 is a Normal Cholesterol level.
High levels of Cholesterol in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Cholesterol level is between 125 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Cholesterol levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Cholesterol found among men : 125 - 200 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal Cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 127.013 |
| 5-10 years | 129.058 |
| 10-15 years | 131.136 |
| 15-20 years | 133.247 |
| 20-25 years | 135.392 |
| 25-30 years | 137.572 |
| 30-35 years | 139.787 |
| 35-40 years | 142.038 |
| 40-45 years | 144.325 |
| 45-50 years | 146.649 |
| 50-55 years | 149.01 |
| 55-60 years | 151.409 |
| 60-70 years | 153.847 |
| 70-80 years | 156.324 |
| 80-90 years | 158.841 |
| 90-100 years | 161.398 |
| >100 years | 163.997 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Cholesterol found among women : 125-200 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal Cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 127.073 |
| 5-10 years | 129.18 |
| 10-15 years | 131.322 |
| 15-20 years | 133.5 |
| 20-25 years | 135.714 |
| 25-30 years | 137.965 |
| 30-35 years | 140.253 |
| 35-40 years | 142.579 |
| 40-45 years | 144.943 |
| 45-50 years | 147.347 |
| 50-55 years | 149.79 |
| 55-60 years | 152.274 |
| 60-70 years | 154.799 |
| 70-80 years | 157.366 |
| 80-90 years | 159.976 |
| 90-100 years | 162.629 |
| >100 years | 165.326 |
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If you take a Cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (125-200 mg/dL), 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.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Cholesterol levels include:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Lupus
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Hypothyroidism
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