Bill > SRes138

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month" by highlighting the serious health risks associated with these medical conditions. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood clots form in deep veins, typically in the leg, and can lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), a potentially fatal condition where the clot travels to the lungs. The resolution notes that DVT and PE affect approximately 900,000 individuals annually in the United States, causing between 60,000 to 100,000 deaths each year, with one in four PE cases resulting in sudden death. The resolution emphasizes that these conditions are often preventable and are among the leading causes of hospital deaths, with risk factors including cancer, pregnancy, immobility, surgery, age, and family history of clotting disorders. By establishing March as an awareness month, the resolution aims to educate the public about these life-threatening conditions that contribute to approximately $10 billion in medical costs annually, and to promote understanding of their prevention, risk factors, and potential treatments.