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Blood clot risk factor rated

RESEARCHERS know the absolute risk of blood clot while sitting in a cramped airline seat – one in 4656.

RESEARCHERS know the absolute risk of blood clot while sitting in a cramped airline seat – one in 4656.

Dutch researchers surveyed 8755 employees of international companies that collected data on their travel.

They found risk rose as people made more flights in a short time, especially long-haul flights.

People under 30, women on birth control pills and those particularly short, tall or overweight had a special risk.

Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/blood-clot-risk-factor-rated/news-story/9889f61aee9a4be3132a0a77bdbf76a6