economy class syndrome 經濟艙綜合症

economy class syndrome
繁：經濟艙綜合症
简：经济舱综合症

搭長途飛機或車的乘客，因為長時間坐着不動，容易因為下肢血流滯緩而出現深層靜脈血栓（Deep Vein Thrombosis，俗稱經濟艙綜合症），最嚴重可因肺栓塞致命。

癌魔引發「經濟艙綜合症」 無搭飛機也中招 血塊上肺攞命（2017年12月18日）。明報，取自 https://news.mingpao.com/pns/dailynews/web_tc/article/20171218/s00005/1513534202044

Being immobile for long periods of time can put you at risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is why flying, especially in cramped conditions, has been associated with DVT.

Indeed, the term “economy class syndrome” came about because it was thought that the lack of legroom in the cheapest seats increased the risk of blood pooling in the lower part of the legs and forming clots. The truth is, it does not matter where you sit on the plane.

‘Economy class syndrome’ is a misnomer. (2017, November 14). The Straits Times. Retrieved from http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/economy-class-syndrome-is-a-misnomer