Important Health Parameters You Should Know

🩺 Important Health Parameters You Should Know

🔹 Vital Signs

• Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmHg
  ➤ Ideal resting blood pressure for adults.
• Pulse (Heart Rate): 70–100 bpm
  ➤ Normal resting pulse rate.
• Body Temperature: 36.8°C – 37°C (°Celsius)
  ➤ Average body temperature range.
• Breathing Rate: 12–16 breaths per minute
  ➤ Normal respiratory rate at rest.

🩸 Blood Components

• Hemoglobin:
  • Male: 13–18 g/dL
  • Female: 11.5–16 g/dL
    ➤ Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood.
• Cholesterol: 130–200 mg/dL
  ➤ Total cholesterol should be below 200.
• Triglycerides: Up to 220 mg/dL
  ➤ High levels may increase heart disease risk.
• White Blood Cells (WBC): 4000–11000 cells/µL
  ➤ Part of immune system.
• Red Blood Cells (RBC): 4.60–6 million cells/µL
  ➤ Carries oxygen throughout the body.
• Platelets: 150,000–400,000 /µL
  ➤ Help with blood clotting.

🧪 Electrolytes & Minerals

• Potassium: 3.50–5.0 mmol/L
  ➤ Vital for heart & muscle function.
• Sodium: 135–145 mmol/L
  ➤ Important for fluid balance and nerve function.
• Calcium: 8.6–10.3 mg/dL
  ➤ Essential for bones, teeth, and muscles.
• Iron: 8–15 mg/day
  ➤ Required for hemoglobin production.

💉 Vitamins

• Vitamin D3: 20–50 ng/mL
  ➤ Supports bone health and immune system.
• Vitamin B12: 200–900 pg/mL
  ➤ Important for nerve function and red blood cell formation.

💧 Other Important Measures

• Amount of Blood in Body: 5–6 Liters
  ➤ Average volume for an adult.
• Blood Sugar (Glucose):
  • Children: 70–130 mg/dL
  • Adults: 70–115 mg/dL
    ➤ Monitored for diabetes risk.