Cataracts are an eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, which prevents light from clearly reaching the retina. The development of cataracts is highly correlated with age.
A clinical study monitored a cohort of patients to investigate this relationship. The findings are summarized in the table below:
| Age category (years) | Prevalence of cataracts in the study population (%) |
|---|---|
| < 45 | 0.8 |
| 45–54 | 4.3 |
| 55–64 | 16.1 |
| 65–74 | 38.6 |
| ≥ \ge\,≥ 75 | 68.2 |
Explain one conclusion that can be made about the occurrence of cataracts, using data from the table.
