Unfriendly Skies
Increased number of baby boomers and aging travelers on airlines has meant more health problems mid-air and post flight. Though most people are savvy and aware enough to know that our veins are negatively affected by prolonged periods of sitting and standing (overseas air travel) so we take caution and wear compression socks and walk around a lot. But many are worried that the elderly are considerably less immobile whilst on planes, and others are simply unaware of the dangers in extended periods of plane travel.
BBC News reported, "An ageing population means passengers are boarding planes with existing health problems, researchers warn. Extended flight times could also increase the risk to health, they say. The review of the many studies into the health risks of flying found an overall association between air travel and venous thromboembolism (VTE), which occurs when a blood clot in a leg vein travels through the body to the lung."
Many younger aged fliers use preventative techniques to limit their chances of developing varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). There may be loads of inflight entertainment, but take a bit of time investigating vital information about your vein health.
