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Long journeys are risky

Updated on Sept 02, 2007 09:59 pm IST

All you travel enthusiasts, there is some important news for you. According to a survey conducted by WHO, sitting on a spot for several hours during an extremely long journey may pose a threat to passenger's health. People, who are used to undertaking frequent flights over a short period, are at a higher risk of suffering from VTE, but the study also stated that the danger still remains relatively low at about one in 6,000 people.

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