Awareness Day
World Thrombosis Day is a global initiative held annually on the 13th October and founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). Their mission is to raise awareness about thrombosis.
- 1 in 4 people worldwide die from conditions caused by thrombosis.
- 60% of venous clots occur during or after hospitalisation, making hospital-associated clots a leading cause of preventable hospital death.
- An estimated 10M cases of hospital associated clots occur annually across all countries in the world - low, middle and high-income.
Find out more on Thrombophilia here.
Blood clots can be very serious and need to be treated quickly. Staying healthy and active can help prevent them.
Find out more on blood clots here.
