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NJ AJR196

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March as "Blood Clot Awareness Month" in New Jersey to align with the National Blood Clot Alliance's annual awareness campaign

  • Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs

  • Aims to raise public awareness about blood clot prevention measures, risk factors, and warning signs and symptoms

  • Notes that up to 900,000 Americans are affected by blood clots annually, with an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 deaths per year from the condition

  • Highlights that blood clots can manifest as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and are preventable with early recognition and medical attention

Legislative Description

Declares March of each year as "Blood Clot Awareness Month."

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

9/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Health9/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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