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World Service,02 Oct 1996,13 mins

Flying And Deep Vein Thrombosis

Health Matters

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How to keep healthy on aeroplanes, avoiding sunburn, an outbreak of meningitis in Romania. Doctors are debating the health risks faced by airline passengers, particularly the likelihood of developing a deep vein thrombosis. Also advice on how to avoid sunburn and the latest on an outbreak of meningitis in Romania.

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