Table 2

Adherence to individual evidence-based medications by gender and age group

Age group (years)β-Blockers (%)ACEI/ARBs (%)Statins (%)Antiplatelets (%)
Males
 35–5457.4360.8479.2176.80
 55–6957.7969.8281.3080.25
 70–8449.5868.6975.0181.41
 85+31.8755.8947.8167.90
Total53.8866.6877.1779.15
Females
 35–5456.6156.3267.2467.53
 55–6955.3570.3671.8073.71
 70–8452.1270.4065.1174.80
 85+37.0656.7641.0362.21
Total50.7566.7362.8771.64
Whole cohort
 35–5457.3060.1477.3675.37
 55–6957.2269.9579.0878.72
 70–8450.6469.4170.8678.64
 85+35.0456.4243.6764.42
Total52.8866.6972.6176.76
  • ARBs, angiotensin receptor blockers.