Determinants of Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly

Key Points

• The aim is to identify and evaluate the determinants of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, comparing them to those in middle-aged populations.
• Review of published evidence on cardiovascular disease risk factors affecting the elderly.
• Focus on age, gender, diet, plasma lipoproteins, blood pressure, smoking, and physical activity.
• Assessment of glucose intolerance and environmental factors in the elderly population.
• Emphasizes the need for more research into cardiovascular disease risk factors in the elderly.
• Highlights the possibility of extending prevention strategies beyond the age of 60.
• Identifies gaps in understanding related to glucose intolerance and psychosocial factors.