{"id":15330,"date":"2026-08-19T09:40:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/?p=15330"},"modified":"2026-08-19T09:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:49:41","slug":"venous-disease-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/es\/blog\/venous-disease-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Venous Insufficiency &#038; Venous Disease Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your legs feel swollen, heavy, or tired by the end of the day, you\u2019re not alone. Chronic venous insufficiency &amp; venous disease statistics show these symptoms affect millions of adults every year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019re diving into the latest data on chronic venous disease prevalence, risk factors, complications, treatment outcomes, and more, so you can understand the condition and recognize when it&#8217;s time to seek care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If chronic venous insufficiency is affecting your comfort or mobility, Delaware Advanced Vein Center offers minimally invasive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/sclerotherapy\/\">spider vein<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/varicose-vein-treatment\/\">varicose vein treatments<\/a>\u00a0led by Dr. Anthony Alfieri, a cardiologist and vein specialist with 30+ years of healthcare experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready to move through your day with less pain? Book your consultation today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Prevalence of Chronic Venous Disease &amp; Chronic Venous Insufficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How many people in the United States have chronic venous disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chronic venous disease (CVD) affects an estimated 190 million people in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common is chronic venous disease compared to cardiovascular disease and diabetes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chronic venous disease affects 1.5 times as many people as all cardiovascular diseases combined and five times more people than diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the global prevalence of chronic venous disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to a study conducted among individuals with CVD in 8 countries, the global prevalence of CVD is as follows:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong>Chronic Venous Disease Prevalence (2020)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Russia<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">United States<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Romania<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Italy<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Czech Republic<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Brazil<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Spain<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Hungary<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">France<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>How common is chronic venous insufficiency in the United States?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affects an estimated 10% to 35% of adults in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many adults in the U.S. have chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An estimated 25 million adults in the United States have some form of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and around 6 million experience more advanced stages of the disease.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many people are diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency each year?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nearly 150,000 people are diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency each year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chronic Venous Disease by Age, Sex &amp; Occupation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How common is chronic venous disease in women over 40?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Studies show that 70% of women exhibit signs of chronic venous disease by age 40.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>At what age does chronic venous disease become more severe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Age is the leading risk factor for chronic venous disease (CVD). Research shows a significant increase in severe forms of chronic venous disease after age 50.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common is chronic venous insufficiency in men and women?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is generally more common in women than men. Studies estimate that CVI affects 1% to 17% of men and 1% to 40% of women, depending on the diagnostic criteria used.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of chronic venous insufficiency patients are women?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Women account for approximately 60% to 70% of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) cases.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of healthcare workers show signs of chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One study found that 69% of hospital employees showed clinical signs of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chronic Venous Insufficiency Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Are other chronic health conditions more common in people with chronic venous disease?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, people with chronic venous disease (CVD) may have higher rates of several other health conditions compared to the general population, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Psoriasis:<\/strong>\u00a08% of people with CVD vs. 5% of the general population<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asthma:<\/strong>\u00a010% vs. 7%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hemorrhoids:\u00a0<\/strong>28% vs. 15%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypertension:\u00a0<\/strong>37% vs. 25%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depression:\u00a0<\/strong>26% vs. 15%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:\u00a0<\/strong>37% vs. 23%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong>\u00a012% vs. 8%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What are the biggest risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age 55 or older<\/li>\n<li>Family history of varicose veins or vein disease<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Oral contraceptive use<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco use<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>History of deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis<\/li>\n<li>Previous leg injury<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged standing or sitting<\/li>\n<li>Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Female sex<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Venous Ulcers and Complications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How common are leg ulcers worldwide?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lower leg ulceration affects approximately 1% to 2% of the global adult population.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many people have venous ulcers in the U.S.?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 2025, more than 2 million people in the U.S. suffered from venous ulcers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are venous ulcers in the United States?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venous ulcers, a common complication of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), affect approximately 1% to 3% of people in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are venous ulcers in adults over 65?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>About 4% of adults aged 65 or older develop venous ulcers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many chronic venous ulcer patients develop phlebitis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nearly 60% of chronic venous ulcer patients develop phlebitis, and this vein inflammation progresses to deep vein thrombosis in more than 50% of affected patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Chronic Venous Insufficiency Affects Daily Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How many CVI patients say venous ulcers affect work and daily activities?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), 42% reported that venous ulcers interfered with work and leisure activities to a moderate or severe degree.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many CVI patients experience limited mobility because of venous ulcers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>11% of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) patients reported that they experienced limited mobility as a result of venous ulcers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many working age adults miss work because of chronic venous insufficiency complications?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among working adults with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), 10.4% reported missing work due to CVI-related complications.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many people with chronic venous disease stop treatment early?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The same 2020 study found that 63% of patients stopped treatment after completing only one or two steps in the recommended treatment pathway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Cost of Treating Chronic Venous Disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How much does chronic venous insufficiency treatment cost each year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Globally, nearly $500 million per year is spent on the care of chronic venous insufficiency patients.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How much of U.S. healthcare spending goes toward treating chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Management of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) accounts for approximately 2% of total healthcare costs in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Available Treatments and Success Rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What is the success rate of radiofrequency ablation for incompetent veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Radiofrequency ablation has an 85% success rate for incompetent veins after two years, based on complete vein closure, also known as obliteration.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the success rate of laser therapy for incompetent veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Laser therapy is highly effective for treating incompetent veins. Studies using 810 nm and 940 nm diode lasers found that 93% of patients achieved complete saphenous vein closure (obliteration) two years after treatment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the success rate of thermal ablation for chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Thermal ablation is highly effective for treating chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). More than 90% of patients report symptom relief and improved quality of life after treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ready to Walk Comfortably and Love Your Legs Again?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to keep planning your day around leg pain, swelling, or fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Anthony Alfieri provides minimally invasive vein treatments to improve circulation, relieve symptoms, and help you get back to walking comfortably and enjoying life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Relief starts with your first appointment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shivik K. Patel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430975\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVenous Insufficiency.\u201d<\/a> January 31, 2026. National Library of Medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Servier. <a href=\"https:\/\/servier.com\/en\/newsroom\/folders\/venous-disease-when-the-circulatory-system-is-affected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVenous disease: when the circulatory system is affected.\u201d<\/a> March 14, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Eberhard Rabe. <a href=\"https:\/\/becarispublishing.com\/doi\/10.2217\/cer-2020-0158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cThe prevalence, disease characteristics and treatment of chronic venous disease: an international web-based survey.\u201d<\/a> October 20, 2020. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research.<\/li>\n<li>The Sage Group. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagegroup.us\/reports\/chronic-venous-disease-cvd-epidemiology-prevalence-incidence-and-progression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cChronic Venous Disease (CVD) Epidemiology, Prevalence, Incidence and Progression.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Sage Group. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesagegroup.us\/press-releases\/according-to-the-sage-group-the-current-united-states-prevalence-of-chronic-venous-disease-cvd-exceeds-190-million-the-most-severe-stage-chronic-venous-insufficiency-cvi-afflicts-over-50-milli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cAccording to THE SAGE GROUP, The Current United States Prevalence of Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) Exceeds 190 Million. The Most Severe Stage, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), Afflicts Over 50 Million.\u201d<\/a> July 18, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular Health Clinic. <a href=\"https:\/\/cvhealthclinic.com\/news\/how-common-is-chronic-venous-insufficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cHow Common is Chronic Venous Insufficiency.\u201d<\/a> July 25, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Young Kim. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0895796721000077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cDefining the human and health care costs of chronic venous insufficiency.\u201d<\/a> March 2021. ScienceDirect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your legs feel swollen, heavy, or tired by the end of the day, you\u2019re not alone. 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