1.1A house resolution
1.2recognizing May 12, 2009, as Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Day.
1.3WHEREAS, deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one
1.4of the large veins, which may result in a fatal pulmonary embolism; and
1.5WHEREAS, deep vein thrombosis occurs in approximately 300,000 to 600,000 American
1.6women, men, and children of all ages and races each year; and
1.7WHEREAS, nearly one-third of all people who have had deep vein thrombosis have
1.8post-thrombotic syndrome, a chronic disabling condition characterized by swelling, pain,
1.9discoloration, and scaling in the affected limb; and
1.10WHEREAS, deep vein thrombosis is a serious but preventable medical condition; and
1.11WHEREAS, fatal pulmonary embolism may be the most common preventable cause of
1.12hospital death in the United States; and
1.13WHEREAS, pulmonary embolism is the leading cause of maternal death associated with
1.14childbirth; and
1.15WHEREAS, nearly one-third of people (30,000-60,000) who have a deep vein thrombosis
1.16that results in a pulmonary embolism die; and
1.17WHEREAS, risk factors for deep vein thrombosis include cancer, certain heart or
1.18respiratory diseases; and those whose jobs require them to be sedentary for long periods of time
1.19such as airline pilots and travelers, farm equipment operators, long-haul truckers, and those
1.20with desk jobs; and
2.1WHEREAS, according to a survey conducted by the American Public Health Association,
2.274 percent of Americans are unaware of deep vein thrombosis; NOW, THEREFORE,
2.3BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it joins
2.4with the coalition to prevent deep vein thrombosis to promote awareness, encourage improved
2.5education, diagnosis, research, and treatment; and recognizes May 12, 2009, as Deep Vein
2.6Thrombosis Awareness Day in the State of Minnesota.
2.7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives is
2.8directed to prepare an enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by his signature and
2.9that of the Speaker, and transmit it to the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis.