Table 2. Number of large aneurysms according to age and gender (aorta ≥ 50 mm at ultrasound) in a screening study carried out in São Paulo.
Population | Total (%) | Aneurysms found (%) | 95% CI (%) |
---|---|---|---|
All | 2,756 (100) | 9 (0.33) | 0.15 – 0.62 |
age > 60 | 1,517 (55) | 8 (0.53) | 0.23 – 1.04 |
age > 65 | 947 (34.3) | 7 (0.74) | 0.30 – 1.50 |
Male | 1,228 (44.5) | 7 (0.57) | 0.23 – 1.17 |
male, age > 60 | 722 (26.1) | 6 (0.83) | 0.31 – 1.80 |
Female | 1,528 (55.44) | 2 (0.13) | 0.02 – 0.40 |
female, age > 60 | 795 (28.8) | 2 (0.25) | 0.03 – 0.91 |
CI = confidence interval.