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Article: Long haul flights triple chances of developing deep vein thrombosis

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September 25, 2007
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London, Sept. 25 -- A team of researchers have revealed that taking long-haul flights nearly triples the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms within a vein.

The study conducted by colleagues from Leiden University Medical Center, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam and Nestlé Medical Services has revealed that on average an air passenger who takes a flight lasting longer than four hours has a one in around 4,700 chance of getting DVT.

A survey of more than 87000 people also found that being tall, female, and overweight increased the risk of developing DVT.

Study participants who ...

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