That's just my point. We don't have an accurate figure of how many people have been affected by DVT. Without that figure, I feel it is irresponsible of the press to become as crazed as they did 18 months ago. If you read the reporting, it would lead you to believe that the risks were massive and yet millions stil travel every day.
What is know is that many medical conditions increase the risk and that regular exercise during the journey, combined with flight socks can combat many of the risks.
The tabloid press in the UK ultimately want to sell papers, and for a short while, they could sensationalise the DVT issue to do so. They could refer to a few specific cases, but very little accurate information has been easily available to the public. Hence for those with concerns, the first port of call surely should be their GP.
Road accidents account for nearly half of all accidental deaths in Britain and 25% of all adult deaths under 30. Yet we still drive and there has been no outrage from the tabloids. All I was suggesting is that we need accurate figures, and these then need to be put into some form of perspective.
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