"Did You Know?" - March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism—together known as venous thromboembolism [PDF–357KB]—affect 300,000–600,000 individuals in the US each year, and at least 1 in 10 die. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are often underdiagnosed and are serious but preventable medical conditions. Help others learn about therisk factors, signs, and symptoms. Learn what CDC is doing [PDF–1.2MB] about venous thromboembolism. To submit ideas for Did You Know?, email the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support. For more information, visit our website.