5. It Affects More Women Than Men
Studies conducted on thrombosis often give the indication that women are more susceptible than men. This may be due to factors like pregnancy, where blood clotting is most likely to prevail.
However, research done in 2008 based on the data analyzed in a case study of 1,838 patients found that thrombosis was more prevalent in men than it was in women. Statistics showed a 14% greater risk of thrombosis affecting men compared to 9% in their female counterparts.
Another study conducted and published in 2010 by German researchers were able to discern from a pool of 5000 participants than men were 37% more inclined to develop some form of thrombosis such as DVT than 24% of women in that same test group.
The studies were able to dispel any myths about women being at greater risk of developing thrombosis. This scientific proof back-up the need for all people across both gender to remain alert to any potential symptoms.