Risk Factors

Risk factors for varicose veins

• Genetic disposition (history of varicose veins in the family)
• Gender (1:3 females and 1:5 males are affected)
• Pregnancy (30% in the first pregnancy, 55% during the second and following pregnancies)
• Age (people  over 55 are more prone and incidence progressively increases with age)

Risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency

• Professionals needing prolonged standing and sitting
• Gender (Women develop edema more often)
• Obesity (CVI may develop even without reflux or venous obstruction)
• Age (older people are more susceptible to developing the venous disease)