Hemophilia – a genetic blood disorder affecting over a million people
Hemophilia is a rare genetic disease that can cause excessive bleeding due to deficiencies in the blood. 2 in 100,000 Asians have the condition, and it is more prevalent among men than women. By Anuja Venkatachalam and Fatima Majid On the 17th April of every year, landmarks around the world light up in red to create awareness about bleeding disorders. The day is marked as “World Hemophilia Day” and is observed to create awareness about haemophilia – a genetic bleeding disorder that affects 0.3% of the world’s population, largely men. The rarity of the disease has meant a dearth of data and awa...