Figure 1 Estimated prevalence of coronary artery disease by age and sex in the United States, 1988-1994
| Males | Females |
|
| Age 25-34 | 2% | 2% |
| Age 35-44 | 2.2% | 4% |
| Age 45-54 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Age 55-64 | 13.2% | 8.5% |
| Age 65-74 | 17.7% | 11.1% |
| Age 75+ | 18.9% | 16.2% |
Figure 2 Prevalence of CHF by Age.
| Prevalence of CHF by Age | |
| Age 40-59 | 2% |
| Age 60-69 | 6% |
| Age 70+ | 10% |
Figure 3: Leading causes of disability among persons aged 15 years and older in the United States, 1991-1992 (Centers for Disease Control, 1994).
| Percentage of all disability | |
| Stroke | 2.4 |
Deafness or serious trouble hearing |
2.6 |
| Blindness or other visual impairment | 3.5 |
| Diabetes | 3.9 |
| Stiffness or deformity of limb | 4.9 |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 5.1 |
| Lung or repiratory trouble | 6.8 |
| Heart trouble | 11.1 |
| Back or spine problems | 13.7 |
| Arthritis or rheumatism | 17.2 |