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Editorial
. 2009 Nov 1;104(9):1307-10.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.06.051.

Is age really a non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factor?

William B Kannel, Ramachandran S Vasan
Editorial

Is age really a non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factor?

William B Kannel et al. Am J Cardiol. .
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Probability of surviving to age 85 years according to number of CVD risk factors in mid-life.
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Lifetime risk of CVD and median survival at age 50 years by risk factor status.
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