Who Gets DVT? By Sex, Age, Race, and Ethnicity

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can affect people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. However, certain factors can increase the risk of developing DVT, including:

Sex: Women are more likely to develop DVT than men. This is thought to be due to hormonal factors, such as estrogen, which can increase the risk of blood clots.

Age: The risk of DVT increases with age. This is because the veins become less elastic and more likely to develop clots as we get older.

Race and ethnicity: African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to develop DVT than whites. This is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Other risk factors for DVT include:

* Family history of DVT

* Obesity

* Smoking

* Diabetes

* Heart disease

* Cancer

* Pregnancy

* Certain medications, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy

If you have any of these risk factors, it is important to talk to your doctor about ways to reduce your risk of developing DVT.