MANILA, Philippines —Through Proclamation No. 1478 signed by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2008, April was declared National Hemophilia Awareness Month, and April 17 as National Hemophilia Day.
In celebration of National Hemophilia Day, here are some things you need to know about this rare type of bleeding disorder.
What is hemophilia?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which the blood can not clot properly. This can cause spontaneous and prolonged bleeding following an injury or surgery.
Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder. However, CDC noted that it can also be developed later in life.
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