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Varicose veins in the South Pacific.
Beaglehole, R; Prior, I A; Salmond, C E; Davidson, F.
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  • Beaglehole R; Wellington Hospital Epidemiology Unit, Wellington Hospital, Private Bag, Wellington, New Zealand.
Int J Epidemiol ; 4(4): 295-9, 1975 Dec.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23682415
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of varicose veins has been studied in several population-based samples in the South Pacific. There is a striking gradient in the age-standardized prevalence rates (0 x 8 per cent to 43 x 7 per cent) with atoll dwellers having the lowest rates, Rarotongans intermediate rates, and New Zealand Maoris and Pakehas the highest rates. The relationship between varicose veins and age, sex, height, weight, body mass and parity is examined and it is concluded that none of these factors are responsible for the observed gradient. The consumption of refined carbohydrates follows the same gradient and the possible aetiological role of this factor is discussed.
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Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Varicose Veins / Body Weights and Measures / Dietary Carbohydrates Type of study: Etiology_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: En Year: 1975 Type: Article
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Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Varicose Veins / Body Weights and Measures / Dietary Carbohydrates Type of study: Etiology_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: En Year: 1975 Type: Article