With one in four dying worldwide from its conditions, thrombosis is the lead cause of preventable hospital deaths.
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Most of us sit for hours each day, especially if we’re bound to a desk job. Sitting seems like such a harmless activity, so how can it be bad for you? The problem lies in how much of it, and for how long, we sit each day. According to Dr. Helen Okoye, medical expert and spokesperson for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign, staying still in any position for a prolonged time can be dangerous, as it raises the risk of blood clot formation, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).