Prevalence of heart failure in 1994 among adults with diabetes aged ≥65 years in Medicare and incidence of heart failure during 1995–1999 among those free of heart failure in 1994
| Demographic group | Prevalent heart failure in 1994 | Incident heart failure during 1995–1999 |
|---|---|---|
| n | 151,738 | 115,803 |
| All | 22.3 | 12.6 |
| Men | 21.2 | 12.5 |
| Women | 23.0 | 12.7 |
| Whites | 22.4 | 12.8 |
| Blacks | 22.6 | 12.8 |
| Age 65–69 years | 15.7 | 8.4 |
| Age 70–74 years | 19.6 | 9.8 |
| Age 75–79 years | 23.8 | 12.2 |
| Age 80–84 years | 29.6 | 15.8 |
| Age ≥85 years | 37.4 | 20.5 |
Data are % (prevalence) or rate per 100 person-years (incidence) by demographic group.