Table 1: Metabolic Risk Ranges as defined by CARPHA.
Screening Tool |
CARPHA Risk Ranges |
Blood Pressure |
≥ 130/85 mmHg |
Fasting Blood Glucose |
Prediabetes 100-125 mg/dL Diabetes ≥ 126 mg/dL |
Resting Blood Sugar |
> 200 mg/dL |
HbA1c |
≥ 6.5 mg/dL |
Triglycerides |
≥ 150 mg/dL |
Combined Cholesterol |
> 200 mg/dL |
Adapted from: Caribbean health Research Council & Office of Caribbean Coordination of Pan American Health Organization [3].