A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Key Points

• This resolution officially names March as a month to focus on blood clots in the legs and lungs. These conditions are very serious and can be life-threatening if they are not caught early.
• The Senate wants to highlight that up to 900,000 Americans deal with these blood clots every year. Sadly, between 60,000 and 100,000 people die from them annually, making it a leading cause of preventable deaths in hospitals.
• Certain groups of people are at higher risk, including those with cancer, pregnant women, and people who have recently had surgery. The resolution aims to help these individuals and their doctors recognize the warning signs sooner.
• This action is mostly about education and does not change any laws or provide new government funding. It is intended to help reduce the $10 billion in extra medical costs that these conditions cause the U.S. healthcare system each year.

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