A quick search indicates men actually see an increase after age 45. Some additional stats from the below source: The average lifetime risk of developing cardio

A quick search indicates men actually see an increase after age 45. Some additional stats from the below source: The average lifetime risk of developing cardiovascular disease was around 52% for men and 39% for women. Lifetime risk jumped to 69% for men and 50% for women who had two or more cardiovascular risk factors by age 50. Lifetime risk was just 5% among men and 8% among women who had optimal risk factors for cardiovascular disease at age 50. https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20060206/how-great-is-your-heart-risk-at-50 https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20060206/how-great-...