NCEP risk categories/LDL levels requiring treatment with lipid-lowering therapy
| Risk category | LDL level to consider lipid-lowering therapy |
|---|---|
| High risk: CHD or CHD risk equivalent (10-year risk >20%) | 2.58 mmol/litre |
| Moderately high risk: two or more risk factors (10-year risk 10% to 20%) | 3.36 mmol/litre |
| Moderate risk: two or more risk factors (10-year risk <10%) | 4.13 mmol/litre |
| Lower risk: 0–1 risk factor | 4.91 mmol/litre |
CHD, coronary heart disease; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; NCEP, National Cholesterol Education Program.