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AAA is uncommon in individuals of African, African American, Asian and Hispanic heritage. The frequency rate varies strongly between males and females. The peak incidence is among males around 70 years of age, the prevalence among males over 60 years totals 2-6%. The frequency is much higher in smokers than in non-smokers (8:1). Other risk factors include hypertension and male sex.[3] In the US, the incidence of AAA is 2-4% in the adult population. Rupture of the AAA occurs in 1-3% of men aged 65 or more, the mortality is 70-95%.

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