The Frequency of Varicose Veins in Men and Women.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 5:47AM
Dr Nicholas Kemp in Frequency of varicose veins, Varicose veins in men, Varicose veins in women

The Edinburgh Vein Study published in 1999, found that varicose veins are present in 40% of men and 32% of women.

Evans CJ, Fowkes FG, Ruckley CV, Lee AJ.
Prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency in men and women in the general population:
Edinburgh vein study. J Epidemiol Community Health 1999;53:149-53.

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