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- Title
Population-Based Epidemiologic Study in Venous Diseases in Germany – Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Medical Needs in a Cohort of 19,104 Workers.
- Authors
Kirsten, Natalia; Mohr, Nicole; Gensel, Franziska; Alhumam, Aminah; Bruning, Guido; Augustin, Matthias
- Abstract
Introduction: Data on the prevalence of chronic venous disorders (CVD) at the national level in Germany are scarce. Methods: We performed a population-based observational study based on clinical examinations, personal history, and technical examinations. Data were collected from 2006 to 2015. Descriptive data analysis was done to determine CVD and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) prevalence and occurrence of potential risk factors. Chi-squared tests were performed to estimate the influence of risk factors on the prevalence of CVD. Results: In total, 19,104 employees from different branches were included. The majority of the examined people were doing office work (n = 8157; 80.2%). A total of 4038 persons (21.1%) show at least one sign of CVD. At least one sign of CVI could be found in 679 persons (3.6%). Being female was found to be protective with an odds ratio of 0.66 (95% CI 0.59– 0.73). Conclusion: There is clear indication for active venous treatment in 22.3% of the adult working population in Germany.
- Subjects
GERMANY; VENOUS insufficiency; COMORBIDITY; CHI-squared test; ADULTS; ODDS ratio
- Publication
Vascular Health & Risk Management, 2021, Vol 17, p679
- ISSN
1176-6344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/VHRM.S323084