How Common Is Good Heart Health? Not Very
April 5, 2011 | Terry Sharrer
Nonsmoking, a BMI below 25, goal level exercise and a good diet, unmedicated cholesterol below 200, BP below 120/80, and fasting blood sugar below 100 are the seven factors by which the American Heart Association defines ideal heart health. So how many Americans have healthy hearts? According to a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, it is about 1 in 1,900. MORE