Blood clots do not discrimonate by age, gender, ethnicity, or race. They can affect anyone – from infants and young children to teens, young moms and dads, those in middle age or senior cirizens. Across the country and around the world, elite athletes, public servants, musicians, doctors, nurses, business associates and many wonderful people from all walks of life are affected. A blood clot is diagnosed once every minute.
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Blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood that are beneficial for stopping bleeding if they form in response to an injury or a cut. But some blood clots form inside a person’s veins without a good reason and don’t dissolve naturally – which can be dangerous.
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month – so take a few minutes to educate yourself about a blood clots, which can affect people of all ages, races, and genders. Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic and the National Blood Clot Alliance where you can learn more!
One of the most important things you can do to prevent blood clots is to know if you are at risk. Women who are pregnant or who have just given birth are at an increased risk for dangerous blood clots. Women & Blood Clots offers some great resources to learn more about how pregnancy increases blood clot risk.
