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Table 2 Laboratory NHANES variables

From: Multi-method approach to wellness predictive modeling

NHANES file

NHANES code

Description

BPX_G

BPXSY [1–4]

Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

BPX_G

BPXDI [1–4]

Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)

TCHOL_G

LBXTC

Total cholesterol (mg/dL)

TRYGLI_G

LBXTR

Triglyceride (mg/dL)

TRYGLI_G

LBDLDL

LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)

HDL_G

LBDHDD

Direct HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)