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This joint resolution recognizes March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding inheritable bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. The resolution explains that bleeding disorders are medical conditions characterized by an inability to form proper blood clots, which can lead to prolonged bleeding after injury, surgery, or trauma and potentially cause serious health complications. It acknowledges the historical context of blood supply contamination in the 1980s, which resulted in many hemophilia patients becoming infected with HIV and hepatitis C. The resolution aims to generate greater public awareness about these conditions, noting that von Willebrand disease alone affects an estimated 3.2 million individuals in the United States. By designating a specific awareness month, the resolution seeks to foster community support, increase understanding of these disorders, and promote prevention of unnecessary medical procedures and potential disabilities associated with bleeding disorders.

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