Which health parameter uses the threshold >140/90 to denote Sickness?

• A. Blood Pressure
• B. Resting Heart Rate
• C. Triglycerides
• D. CRP

Answer: (A)

Blood pressure uses that threshold. A reading above 140 systolic or above 90 diastolic is a classic sign of hypertension, signaling illness risk and the need for evaluation or treatment. Resting heart rate isn’t defined by a single >140/90 cutoff—it's interpreted by general ranges (e.g., normal, elevated, or low). Triglycerides and CRP are measured by different cutoffs (mg/dL for triglycerides; mg/L or other values for CRP) and don’t hinge on the 140/90 threshold.