What is an IVC filter? The inferior vena cava (IVC) is a large vein in the middle of the abdomen. The IVC returns blood from your lower body to your heart. IVC filters are âbasketsâ that are made of many wires (see picture). The filter can be inserted into the IVC through a small hole in a vein in the neck or the groin.
1. Crude Divorce Rate. This number refers to the number of divorces per 1,000 people in a population. The crude annual divorce rate is currently around 3.6 divorces for every 1,000 people in the US, regardless of age. The age-adjusted crude divorce rate is currently thirteen divorces for every 1,000 people age fifteen and older.
Statistics will show that those that will marry for subsequent are more likely to divorce. As it stands, the commonly used divorce rate is that of 50% for first marriages. However, the divorce rate increases substantially when discussing a second or third marriage.