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From: Cardiovascular Risk and Disease Among Masters Endurance Athletes: Insights from the Boston MASTER (Masters Athletes Survey To Evaluate Risk) Initiative

Fig. 3

a Prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors and b distribution of risk factor burden and disease prevalence. a Significant family history of atherosclerosis and prior/current tobacco exposure were the most common CV risk factors among male and female MAs. Men had significantly higher rates of hypertension and dyslipidemia, as compared to women. b Graphical representation of the survey population stratified by risk factor and disease burden. Of this population, 64 % reported at least one cardiovascular risk factor while the overall prevalence of established CV disease was 9 %. CAD coronary artery disease

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