Long hours of sitting linked to growing blood clot risk in young Indians, doctors warn

New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Long hours spent gaming, binge-watching streaming platforms, attending online classes or working on computers may be contributing to a rise in cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among young Indians, vascular specialists warned on Friday, citing growing evidence linking prolonged sitting with blood clot risk. The warning was issued at a conference being held in New Delhi from October 8 to 10, where doctors said sedentary lifestyles are emerging as an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition that includes DVT and pulmonary embolism. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in the…