Disease Information : Buerger's Disease : Risk Factors

Buerger’s Disease : Risk Factors

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Risk Factors for Buerger’s Disease

TAO occurs:

• Exclusively in individuals with a history of tobacco exposure of any kind, including smoking, chewing, or snuff.
• Mostly in individuals between 20 and 40 years old.
• More commonly in men.
• In those with a history of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

Buerger’s Disease section was last modified: August 04, 2010 - 11:13 am