This is just an anecdotal observation of, especially the female population that comes to the ER. I notice that when I assist the ladies into their gowns, that many many women wear ridiculously tight pants. I mean tight in the waist. And they're always complaining of abdominal pain.
I remember reading about the corsets of yesteryear, and how they were a real health hazard to the women of the day, who tightened them much too tight. I think we may have a similar problem now.
I don't know why they wear such tight pants, if they want to be a size or two smaller, they are choosing the wrong pants for their shape, or what... But I think it's a big problem for the female population. I'd like to see some evidence based studies so I could tactfully educate the public.
