Table 3.
Prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosisa by age and sex difference
| Age (years) | Total (%) | Men (%) | Women (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| <40 | 12/19 (63.2) | 8/12 (66.7) | 4/7 (57.1) |
| 40–49 | 34/60 (56.7) | 24/39 (61.5) | 10/21 (47.6) |
| 50–59 | 79/114 (69.3) | 42/60 (70.0) | 37/54 (68.5) |
| 60–69 | 84/105 (80.0) | 39/44 (88.6) | 45/61 (73.8) |
| ≥70 | 49/57 (86.0) | 20/23 (87.0) | 29/34 (85.3) |
| Total | 258/355 (72.7) | 133/178 (74.7) | 125/177 (70.6) |
aSubclinical atherosclerosis is defined as more than the average age- and sex-matched mean cIMT or the presence of carotid plaque
cIMT, carotid intima media thickness