Single Men Have a Higher Morbidity Risk of Acute Coronary Syndrome at a Younger Age than Married Men

Abstract

The average age at the time of marriage is increasing in Japan. In addition, the percentages of people who have remained single or who are divorced are increasing . Consequently, the prevalence of single persons is expected to increase. Some studies have indicated that marital status is an important factor associated with mortality and cardiovascular diseases -. Thus, the status of Japan as a country with one of the greatest longevities in the world is at risk. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between the age of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) onset and marital status. We hypothesized that single men might have a greater risk of early-onset ACS and might have more coronary risk factors than married men. This study’s purpose is to reveal that marital status could be one of the coronary risk factors or not.