HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamations - 03/18/2019 - Thrombosis Awareness MonthTHROMBOSIS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of
blood through the circulatory system. This is potentially a fatal condition that can lead to
DVT, stroke or other serious medical conditions; and
WHEREAS, More than 600,000 people in the United States are estimated to develop venous
thromboembolism or blood clots every year, with about 400,000 of them developing deep
vein thrombosis, and about 300,000 dying due to these conditions; and
WHEREAS, Pulmonary embolism, a serious and potentially fatal complication of deep vein thrombosis,
affects at least 200,000 people in the United States annually and, if neglected, there is an
increased risk of the clot traveling to the brain and causing a stroke; and
WHEREAS, Through public awareness, promoting prompt diagnosis and proper treatment, the State of
Georgia seeks to minimize the frequency of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism,
and stroke among all Georgia citizens and those who visit our great state; and
WHEREAS, The Mission of Georgia Thrombosis Forum (GTF, www.gtfonline.net) and North
American Thrombosis Forum (NATF, www.natfonline.org) is to increase the awareness of
thrombosis and to conduct research in the areas of venous thromboembolism; and
WHEREAS, Research conducted in the City of Milton by Ms. Mrunalini Ghangrekar, Mr. Tej Murudkar
and Mr. Tejas Deodhar, three of the volunteers of GTF, pertaining to the awareness of
thrombosis, indicates that the risk of thrombosis is very much prevalent in the City of
Milton and more work needs to be done in the community to reduce the burden of this
condition in Milton.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton hereby recognize and
proclaim March 2019, and the month of March each year thereafter, as Thrombosis Awareness Month
and urge all citizens to support efforts of GTF and NATF to reduce the number of people affected by this
condition.
Given under my hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 18th day of March, 2019.
Joe Lockwo¢dj Mayor