In brief
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death from pulmonary embolism
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Venous thromboembolism: Hospitalized patients and mortality in France in 2010
Introduction: Few data are available on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its mortality in France. Methods: Data from the national databases of the Program for the Medicalization...
The disease
Venous thromboembolism: the condition
Venous thromboembolic disease: a thrombus obstructing blood flow
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses venous thrombosis (VT) and its immediate complication, pulmonary embolism (PE). Venous thrombosis results from localized activation of the coagulation...
What We Do
Venous thromboembolism: our response
Venous thromboembolic disease is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is therefore important to prevent risks by addressing the relevant health determinants. Santé publique France is therefore tasked with monitoring its epidemiology and...
Data
Venous thromboembolism: data
The surveillance system for venous thromboembolic disease established by Santé publique France enables the study of epidemiological trends in this vascular disease.
Mortality increases with age
In 2013, 15,501 deaths were recorded with venous thromboembolic disease...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Epidemiological surveillance following the 2019 industrial fire in Rouen: a study of cardiovascular diseases. Post-Fire Health 76
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