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Individuals who are at risk of PAD are anyone over the age of 70, or
individuals 50 years and older who either smoke or have a history of smoking or
have diabetes mellitus. African Americans have an increased risk – probably a
two- to three-fold risk of PAD.
Risk
factors for PAD are much the same as for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular
disease. They are age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes,
obesity, physical inactivity, and family history. Of these, by far the most
important is cigarette smoking – especially for those smoking more than 15
cigarettes a day.
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