Who is affected by thrombosis?
Thrombosis is a widespread condition and a leading cause of death in the UK. Every year, one in every 1,000 people in the UK is affected by venous thrombosis. Anyone can be affected by thrombosis, although it usually develops in older people and becomes more common with age. As well as age, there are a number of other factors that make developing thrombosis more likely, including: • family history, • inactivity, and • obesity. Thrombosis often has few or no symptoms, and is sometimes referred to as a silent condition. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the signs and risk factors of thrombosis. There are several things that you can do to help prevent the condition occurring.
