Who gets varicose veins?.

Varicose veins are very common and it is estimated that about 30% of individuals in western societies have varicose veins. The varicose veins are nearly just as common with women as with males, but men tend to get this condition at a somewhat later period in life. Frequently varicose veins are first detected during pregnancy and that is the reason that women get varicose veins at an earlier age than men. The number of childbirths also increases the risk of varicose veins.
When individuals who only have spider veins are also included in the calculation the prevalence is relatively higher or 50% at mid-age level.