Men at Greater Heart Health Risk: Redcliffe Labs Study Finds Higher Abnormalities in Heart Health Markers Among Men Than Women

• New analysis of over 1 lakh diagnostic test records reveals that men exhibit higher red flags in key parameters, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, hs-CRP, and other heart health indicators, compared to women.

• Redcliffe Labs urges men to take proactive steps this Father’s Day by offering a Free hs-CRP test for early heart risk detection.

• Pan-India health check study shows men have 11–17% more abnormalities in key heart risk markers than women.

India, 12th June 2025: Aiming to raise awareness around men’s health ahead of Father’s Day, Redcliffe Labs has released a study revealing that men are consistently at a higher risk of developing heart-related conditions. The three-year study, which analysed over 1 lakh preventive health checkups across India, highlights that men exhibit abnormal cardiovascular indicators 11–17% more frequently than women. It highlights the urgent need to take proactive measures to combat the increased risk around men’s heart health.

In the study, Redcliffe Labs analyzed abnormalities for more than 20 health parameters in males and females. The data unveils that men had significantly more abnormal results in total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and hs-CRP, all of which are clinically associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. These parameters serve as early red flags, indicating silent deterioration that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other chronic heart conditions if left unchecked.

The findings of the study were particularly notable across several critical cardiovascular markers. Elevated total cholesterol levels, linked to plaque buildup in arteries and increased blockage risk, were observed in 40.2% of men, significantly surpassing the 29.6% recorded among women. Similarly, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), commonly known as “bad cholesterol” and responsible for arterial plaque accumulation, was found to be abnormal in 43.9% of men compared to 31.7% in women.

Another crucial highlight was that elevated triglyceride levels, typically resulting from poor lifestyle choices and associated with increased heart disease risk, were detected in 37.4% of men versus 27.1% of women. Another critical marker, hs-CRP (High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein), which indicates chronic inflammation and early cardiovascular risk, was elevated in 45.3% of men. It is much higher than the 34.2% observed among women.

According to the study by Redcliffe Labs, the elevated heart health risk in men is not a short-term trend but a persistent and growing concern. Heart conditions often progress silently, and significant damage may already have occurred by the time symptoms appear. The study highlights the importance of preventive diagnostics, which helps intervene early and mitigate long-term risk.

Aditya Kandoi, Founder & CEO, Redcliffe Labs, said, “Heart disease doesn’t develop overnight. These early markers are like red flags waving years in advance. At Redcliffe Labs, we believe that timely and affordable diagnostics can shift the curve from treatment to prevention. That’s the true transformation India’s healthcare needs. The earlier the intervention, the higher the number can be for saving lives.”

To mark Father’s Day, and as part of its mission to drive awareness around preventive heart care, Redcliffe Labs is offering a complimentary hs-CRP test with every full-body checkup specially curated for men. The initiative aims to help men take control of their health and detect inflammation-driven cardiac risk well before symptoms appear.