title: [The epidemiology and socio-economics of venous diseases in Germany].
abstract: The author reports the conclusions of a multicentre investigation lead in Germany. According to this study, varicose veins are more frequent in women than in men, either in ordinary population or in in-patients. Adults are not exclusively the only ones who suffer from varicose veins; children often suffer from them too. People suffer equally from phlebitis or post phlebitis syndromes. Moreover, heredity and obesity tend to favour this tendency. Thus, the socio-economic impact is so important that the cost of treatment, hospitalization and the social cost of sick-leave must be taken into consideration. So, it is necessary for the Authorities to prevent venous diseases and be aware of the importance of phlebology.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermato-phlébologie de l'Université, Aachen, Allemagne.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Wienert
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000191:economics* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011186:Postphlebitic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000453:epidemiology; D014680:Veins; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology
vernacular_title: Epidémiologie et socio-économie des maladies veineuses en Allemagne.