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Prevalence of High Pericardial Fat and Intra-Thoracic Fat by Age and Sex
| 35–44 | 45–54 | 55–64 | 65–74 | 75–84 | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pericardial Fat | ||||||
| Women (%) | 13.3 | 19.8 | 32.4 | 49.8 | 42.6 | 26.3 |
| Men (%) | 17.8 | 27.3 | 37.0 | 53.8 | 43.5 | 29.3 |
| Intra-thoracic Fat | ||||||
| Women (%) | 12.8 | 22.5 | 31.7 | 24.8 | 11.2 | 35.3 |
| Men (%) | 20.0 | 29.5 | 38.4 | 54.8 | 48.2 | 31.4 |
High pericardial or intra-thoracic fat deposit defined as >90th percentile for fat volume in a healthy reference sample.
