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The Prevalence of Venous Disease by Gender and Ethnicity in a Balanced Sample of Four Ethnic Groups in Southern California

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of venous disease in a community. Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Southern California university. Participants: Current and retired university employees and spouses were randomly invited within strata based on gender, ethnicity (Caucasian, Hispanic, Black, Asian) and age. These analyses used a random subsample of 75 participants of each gender and ethnicity. Main outcome measures: Cosmetic and functional venous disease determined by standardised examination including ultrasound and visual inspection. Results: Telangiectases were present in 83% of women and 51% of men. Rates increased with age and were highest in Caucasians and lowest in Blacks. Corresponding rates for varicose veins were 33% and 17% with no ethnic differences. Superficial functional disease was found in 26% of women and 15% of men, without ethnic variation. Deep disease was present in 11% without gender or ethnic effects. Conclusions: Telangiectases varied by gender, ethnicity, and age. Varicose veins varied by gender. All conditions except deep disease were more common in women.

Source: Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease

DOI: 10.1007/s005230070003

Authors: R. D. Langer, M. H. Criqui, J. Denenberg, A. Fronek

Institution: University of California San Diego

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150