The family of a British man who died after engaging in marathon Xbox sessions is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of prolonged game and computer use. Chris Staniforth, 20, of Sheffield died in May after suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to autopsy results. A blood clot formed in his left calf and traveled to his lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism."Chris loved to play and would stay up all night," his father David was quoted as saying by BBC News. "Millions of people worldwide are playing these games for hours, and there is a risk.
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