Mr.Johnson is a 60-year-old Caucasian.He has a BMI of 36.His cholesterol screening revelaed: LDL 172 mg/dL, HDL 30 mg/dL, and total cholesterol 250 mg/dL.From the above information, what is Mr.Johnson's risk of CHD?

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Mr. Johnson has several risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD): he is 60 years old, has a high BMI (obesity), high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, and high total cholesterol, all of which contribute to a very high risk of CHD.

MrJohnson Is a 60-Year-Old Caucasian