Abdominal aortic aneurysm Risk factors

Abdominal aortic aneurysm risk factors include:
    •    Age. Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur most often in people age 65 and older.
    •    Tobacco use. Tobacco use is a strong risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The longer you've smoked or chewed tobacco, the greater your risk.
    •    Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, the buildup of fat and other substances that can damage the lining of a blood vessel, increases your risk of an aneurysm.
    •    Being male. Men develop abdominal aortic aneurysms much more often than women do.
    •    Family history. People who have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm are at increased risk of having the condition. People who have a family history of aneurysms tend to develop aneurysms at a younger age and are at higher risk of rupture.