title: A prerequisite underlining the treatment programme. Risk factors associated with venous disease.
abstract: Although venous disease affects about a quarter of the UK population, little is known about its epidemiology. An understanding of the associated risk factors, however, can help mitigate the progression, severity and outcome of the disease process.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Moffatt
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Franks
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy