and mortality as a result of deep venous thromboembolism (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) shall carry out projects to increase education, awareness, or diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (in this section referred to as DVT ) or pulmonary embolism (in this section referred to as PE ) and to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality caused by blood clots. Such projects may be carried out by the Secretary directly or through awards of grants or contracts to public or nonprofit private entities. The Secretary may directly (or through such awards) provide technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of such projects. (b) Projects A project under this section may include— (1) the implementation of public information and education programs for— (A) the prevention of death from DVT/PE