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*Occurs 5-10 times more often in men than women; this is due to women losing blood through menstuation and pregnanacy.<br> | |||
*Symptoms occur in men >50 years and are rarely symptomatic before 30 years of age. | |||
*Women experience symptoms around age 60. | |||
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== Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == | == Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == |
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Prevalence[edit | edit source]
- Occurs 5-10 times more often in men than women; this is due to women losing blood through menstuation and pregnanacy.
- Symptoms occur in men >50 years and are rarely symptomatic before 30 years of age.
- Women experience symptoms around age 60.
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