Box 1. Comparative Review of the Most Important Risk Factor Described in the Literature for PAD and CVIa.
| Risk Factors According to the Disease |
|---|
| Risk Factors for PAD |
| Older age |
| Gender: male |
| Obesity |
| Inheritance |
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Hypertension |
| Smoking |
| Elevated serum lipids |
| Physical inactivity |
| Hyperhomocysteinemia |
| Low kidney function |
| Risk Factors for CVI |
| Older age |
| Gender: female |
| Obesity |
| Inheritance |
| Occupation: standing position |
| Physical inactivity |
| Smoking |
| Number of deliveries and abortions |
| Contraceptives |
| Hypertension |
| Low intake of cellulose fibbers |
| Previous leg injuries |
aAbbreviations: CVI, chronic venous insufficiency; PAD, peripheral arterial disease.