TY - JOUR T1 - Jury service is bad for your health JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 785 LP - 786 VL - 54 IS - 507 AU - J M Cupitt AU - M Huntington Y1 - 2004/10/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/54/507/785.2.abstract N2 - Much has been written in the press about air passengers developing deep venous thromboses (DVTs) following long-haul flights. As a result of these reports of ‘traveller's thrombosis’ and several untimely deaths, those flying for over 4 hours are advised to take prophylactic measures, which include ensuring good hydration, restricting alcohol and caffeine intake, and regularly carrying out simple leg exercises including occasional walks during travel.1 Those at particularly high risk are encouraged to consider using graduated elastic stockings … ER -