Who is affected by abdominal aortic aneurysm

In the general population, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) happen in about 1 in 100 men ages 45 to 54. But they occur more often as people get older: up to 12 in 100 men ages 75 to 84.¹ Women are 2 to 5 times less likely than men to have an AAA.²

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are more likely if you have a first-degree relative (parent, brother, or sister) who has had an AAA.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: March 7, 2008
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery
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