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Atherosclerosis in Your 40s and 50s. In men after age 50, the rate of atherosclerosis development accelerates markedly. In women, this increased risk is delayed until age 60. By this time, even if you don't have any evidence of atherosclerosis, your lifetime chances of developing its complications are greater than 50%.therosclerosis in Your 20s and 30s. Atherosclerosis is the last thing on most young adults' minds. But early forms of atherosclerosis are frequently present in our 20s and 30s. Almost no one suffers complications from atherosclerosis at this age.
How many people are affected or at risk for PCOS? How many people are affected by PCOS? PCOS affects between 5% and 10% of women ages 18 to 44. Because the criteria used to define PCOS are still changing, the exact number of women affected is unknown, but is estimated to be about one in every 10 to 15 women.