title: Health hazards of air travel.
abstract: Three years ago, while travelling on an aeroplane, I developed a deep vein thrombosis. I was admitted to hospital in Singapore for five days and the rest of my holiday was cancelled. I tell my story in the hope that people will read and understand my experience and reflect on the topics and questions raised. I have also included some preventative education to help people avoid circulatory problems while travelling and a brief literature review.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cavanagh
mesh_terms: D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D001359:Aviation; D006801:Humans; D014195:Travel; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control