TV addicts a DVT risk

TOO much TV can greatly raise the risk of potentially deadly deep vein thrombosis.

People who watch TV “very often” are 71 per cent more likely to get a potentially fatal blood clot in their leg.

The US research shows even fit people are at risk, as regular exercise did not reduce “the potential harms of prolonged sedentary behaviours such as TV viewing”.

The University of Minnesota study of 15,000 people aged 45-64 found those who watched TV “very often” were 1.7 times more likely to suffer a blood clot than those who said “seldom” or “never”.

Others known to be at risk are post-operative patients and long-haul jet passengers.