{"id":745,"date":"2016-01-22T05:41:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T05:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/consulting.stylemixthemes.com\/?p=745"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:05:41","slug":"healthcare-professionals-as-a-high-risk-group-for-varicose-veins-global-prevalence-reaches-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/healthcare-professionals-as-a-high-risk-group-for-varicose-veins-global-prevalence-reaches-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Professionals as a &#8220;High-Risk Group&#8221; for Varicose Veins: Global Prevalence Reaches 25%"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1459508073015\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1452702342137\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_custom_heading no_stripe text_align_left\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"consulting-custom-title\">Healthcare Professionals as a &#8220;High-Risk Group&#8221; for Varicose Veins: Global Prevalence Reaches 25%<\/h2><\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"1 (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1-1-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1768829463739\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reference:<\/b> He, Q. F., Cai, J. Y., Cheng, M., et al. (2025). Global prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins among healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"178\">BMC Nursing<\/i>. PMID: 40380325; PMCID: PMC12082987.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">A recent meta-analysis published in <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">BMC Nursing<\/i>, an authoritative international journal, provides a sobering global perspective on the occupational health of medical staff. Authored by Qi Fan He and a team of Chinese scholars from key medical and Traditional Chinese Medicine universities, the study systematically examines the health challenges faced by healthcare workers (HCWs) within current medical management systems.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The research team conducted an exhaustive search of four core databases\u2014<b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL<\/b>\u2014to select high-quality primary studies. A <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"157\">random-effects model<\/b> was employed to calculate the weighted global prevalence, aiming to balance heterogeneity across different regions and clinical environments to arrive at a representative &#8220;global mean.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">An Underestimated Reality<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The findings reveal that the pooled global prevalence of varicose veins (VVs) among healthcare workers is <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"106\">25% (95% CI, 18\u201331%)<\/b>. This indicates that, globally, one in every four healthcare professionals suffers from lower limb venous hypertension.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"8\">1. The Regional Paradox: Developing Nations as &#8220;Hotspots&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Subgroup analysis highlights a concerning trend: HCWs in the Middle East, North Africa, and other developing regions face a prevalence as high as <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"146\">28%\u201329%<\/b>, whereas data from developed countries remains relatively moderate (approximately 20%).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">This disparity is not merely physiological but reflects deep-seated imbalances in global medical resource allocation. In many developing nations across Asia and Africa, a lower <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">nurse-to-patient ratio<\/b> forces staff to endure longer periods of continuous standing with fewer opportunities for intermittent rest.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"11\">2. The Diagnostic Debate: Methodology Defines &#8220;Truth&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The study found that research utilizing a comprehensive diagnostic approach\u2014combining <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">Color Doppler Ultrasound (DUS), CEAP Clinical Classification, and structured questionnaires<\/b>\u2014reported a significantly higher prevalence (28%) than studies relying solely on self-reported questionnaires or visual inspection.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">This suggests a &#8220;survivor bias&#8221; in previous epidemiological surveys. Many early-stage patients (CEAP C1: telangiectasia or reticular veins) were excluded due to a lack of subjective symptoms. From a phlebological perspective, the value of early intervention far exceeds late-stage surgery; thus, diagnostic bias leads to a missed window for effective prevention.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Risk Factors Beyond &#8220;Prolonged Standing&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The article quantifies three core risk factors, confirming clinical intuition while offering new insights:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gender (OR = 3.29):<\/b> Female HCWs face over triple the risk of their male counterparts. This is attributed not only to lower smooth muscle content in female venous walls but also to the impact of estrogen on valvular function.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Family History (OR = 1.86):<\/b> Genetic predisposition determines the innate structural integrity and tensile strength of the venous wall collagen fibers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Parity (OR = 1.75):<\/b> The risk increases significantly in multiparous women, a dual consequence of increased intra-abdominal pressure and hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">Scientific Critique and Potential Data Variance<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">While the meta-analysis offers robust data, several limitations must be acknowledged:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Heterogeneity Challenges:<\/b> The included studies span different decades and countries with varying diagnostic criteria, which may introduce measurement errors in the pooled data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Participation Bias:<\/b> HCWs with existing symptoms (e.g., leg heaviness or aching) are more likely to participate in such studies, potentially resulting in a prevalence slightly higher than that of the general natural population.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Departmental Variables:<\/b> The study lacks a granular subgroup breakdown by department (e.g., Operating Room, ER, ICU, Ward, Administration), despite the vastly different levels of occupational exposure in these settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Challenging Common Wisdom: Counter-intuitive Findings<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">One of the most provocative findings is that &#8220;high medical knowledge&#8221; does not translate into &#8220;low prevalence.&#8221; One might assume HCWs would be the most adept at prevention, yet the reality shows:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Knowledge-Behavior Gap:<\/b> Many nurses are aware of the benefits of <b data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">Graduated Compression Stockings (GCS)<\/b>, but compliance is low due to discomfort in hot climates, the complexity of donning the garments, and strict hospital uniform codes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Systemic Dominance over Individual Agency:<\/b> Individual preventive intent is often overruled by the necessity of &#8220;fixed-position standing&#8221; during long surgeries. This shifts the focus from individual negligence to the necessity of improved hospital management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"23\">Conclusion and Outlook: A Roadmap for the Asian Phlebology Community<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">This study serves as a &#8220;White Paper on Occupational Safety&#8221; for medical institutions. The venous health of HCWs should not be treated as a private matter but integrated into the institutional occupational health system. The <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"224\">Asian Venous Academy (AVA)<\/b> suggests:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"25\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Institutionalized Compression Therapy:<\/b> Hospitals should provide professional-grade GCS to high-risk departments (OR, ICU), similar to masks and PPE.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Routine Screening:<\/b> Lower limb venous Color Doppler Ultrasound should be a mandatory component of annual health check-ups for medical staff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Management Innovation:<\/b> Implementing flexible scheduling and mandatory &#8220;venous return breaks&#8221; (e.g., 15\u201320 minutes of leg elevation) after four hours of continuous standing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">&#8220;Physician, heal thyself&#8221; remains a difficult challenge. This global meta-analysis exposes the vulnerability of those on the front lines. Only through a combination of scientific intervention and institutional care can we ensure that those who care for others can continue to stand strong.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"post_bottom_wr \">\n    <div class=\"post_bottom media\">\n\t<div class=\"tags media-body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/healthcare-workers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Healthcare Workers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/meta-analysis\/\" rel=\"tag\">Meta-analysis<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/occupational-health\/\" rel=\"tag\">Occupational Health<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/prevalence\/\" rel=\"tag\">Prevalence<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/varicose-veins\/\" rel=\"tag\">Varicose Veins<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/asianvenousacademy.org\/zh\/tag\/venous-insufficiency\/\" rel=\"tag\">Venous Insufficiency<\/a><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>    <div class=\"stm_post_comments\">\n       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class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Bridging the gap between pioneering theory and clinical mastery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asian Venous Academy serves as the premier hub for hemodynamic education in Asia. By integrating traditional wisdom with modern innovations\u2014such as AI-assisted diagnostics and functional preservation surgery\u2014we empower clinicians to deliver precise, science-based treatments for venous diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid third_bg_color vc_custom_1459505959648\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<section class=\"vc_cta3-container\" >\n    <div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 third_bg_color vc_cta3-style-flat vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-classic vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-right vc_custom_1768829984189 style=\"\"\">\n                        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <div class=\"vc_custom_heading text_align_left\" ><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"consulting-custom-title\">Interested in academic collaboration with AVA?<\/h2><\/div>                                    <\/header>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-right vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-icon-right vc_btn3-color-theme_style_2\" href=\"#\" title=\"\">Contact the Academy <i class=\"vc_btn3-icon stm-location\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A global meta-analysis reveals that 25% of healthcare workers suffer from varicose veins, with prevalence reaching nearly 30% in developing regions. 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