Atherosclerosis

Pathological

Process Measured

Morbidity

Data Availability

18 to 85 years

Tissue

  • artery Changes

References

Referencing provided by LibAge

Data

AgeMorbidity per 100000000.31.24.518.989.90102030405060708018-2425-4445-5455-6465-7475 -8485
18-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 -84 85
0.0 0.0 0.3 1.2 4.5 18.9 89.9

Description

Ageing of the vascular wall results in a decrease in elasticity of the artery and in its compliance leading to an increase in susceptibility to artherosclerosis.

Relationships