11. Experts consider lead levels of 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood to be unhealthy. 12. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood ( mg / dL ). 13. The blood levels ranged from 10 to 20 micrograms per deciliter , she said. 14. A child with more than 44 milligrams per deciliter would require hospitalization for treatment. 15. Before 1970, scientists believed lead poisoning took effect at 60 micrograms per deciliter . 16. Triglyceride levels above 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood are considered to be a risk. 17. It is now considered to occur at 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood. 18. The elevated blood levels ranged from 10 to 20 micrograms per deciliter , she said. 19. The group had high total cholesterol levels, ranging from 232 to 329 milligrams per deciliter . 20. The new guidelines continued to recommend an overall cholesterol level of about 200 milligrams per deciliter .