Programme for detecting chronic venous insufficiency in Belgium.
OBJECTIVE
Epidemiological study related to the detection of chronic venous disease (CVD) in a Belgian population and gathering of a maximum amount of epidemiological data on CVD.


METHODS
Survey based on a questionnaire completed by a general practitioner during consultation.


RESULTS
In total 3813 files of patients with CVD were completed and analysed. Of these patients suffering from CVD, 70% were women with a mean body mass index of 26.2 and a clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological elements classification as follows: C0 = 10%; C1 = 19%; C2 = 29%; C3 = 19%; C4 = 16%; C5 = 4%; C6 = 3%. Risk factors, clinical signs, complications and therapeutic approach are analysed and described.


CONCLUSIONS
High level of statistically analysable data could be obtained within a reasonable period. The study confirms the socioeconomic importance of CVD. For example, an industrial disablement of an average duration of 23.6 days is found in 6% of patients.
Schoevaerdts
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mont-Godinne University Hospital, UCL, Laarbeeklaan 101, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium. jean-claude.schoevaerdts@chex.ucl.ac.be
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001530:Belgium / Q000453:epidemiology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy