Epidemiological study on varicose veins in Budapest.

Autor: Bihari, I, Tornoci, L, Bihari, P
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Zdroj: Phlebology; Mar2012, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p77-81, 5p
Abstrakt: The article presents a study which aims to analyse the risk factors and prevalence of chronic venous disease and varicose veins in Budapest, Hungary. Verified risk factors include excess body weight, blue-collar work, jobs needing a lot of sanding, pregnancy and advancing age. The study shows that neither female gender nor hormone replacement therapy or the use of oral contraceptives was distinguished as a contributing factor.
Databáze: Complementary Index