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Chart 2B. Trends in cardiovascular risk factors in the US population ages 20–74 (NHES: 1960–62; NHANES: 1971–75 to 1999–2000). Source: Gregg et al.28 In this study, high total cholesterol was defined as greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL; high blood pressure was defined as greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg.