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Health Encyclopedia: Peripheral Artery Disease And Intermittent Claudication Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Between 8 and 10 million American adults have peripheral artery disease (PAD). Although it was once believed that PAD occurs more often in men than women, current research now indicates that both genders are equally susceptible. African Americans have twice the risk for PAD as Caucasians, according to results from a 2005 study.

PAD Risk Factors

The most important risk factors for PAD and intermittent claudication are the same as the major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Peop...

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