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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic venous disease (CVD) represents a significant public health concern with considerable socioeconomic implications.
  • Understanding the epidemiological landscape of CVD is crucial for effective public health strategies and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct an epidemiological study on the prevalence and characteristics of chronic venous disease (CVD) within the Belgian population.
  • To gather comprehensive epidemiological data on CVD, including risk factors, clinical presentation, and patient demographics.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based approach utilizing questionnaires completed by general practitioners during patient consultations.
  • Analysis of 3813 patient files diagnosed with chronic venous disease.

Main Results:

  • The study analyzed 3813 patient files, with 70% of individuals diagnosed with CVD being women. The mean body mass index was 26.2.
  • Detailed classification of CVD based on clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathological elements (C0-C6) was performed, with specific percentages for each category.
  • Analysis identified key risk factors, clinical signs, complications, and therapeutic approaches associated with CVD in the studied population.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully obtained a high volume of statistically analyzable data on CVD within a practical timeframe.
  • The findings underscore the substantial socioeconomic burden of CVD, evidenced by an average industrial disablement of 23.6 days in 6% of patients.
  • This research confirms the importance of epidemiological surveillance for chronic venous disease to inform healthcare policies and interventions.