Handbook on hemophilia and other bleeding disorders

Over 17,000 people in the United States have hemophilia. About 9 out of 10 people who have hemophilia have type A. Each year, about 400 babies are born with the disorder. Hemophilia usually occurs only in males (with very rare exceptions). This handbook is an attempt to provide a brief and concise picture about the various bleeding disorders with an emphasis on hemophilia .The various available treatment options for these disorders have also been listed for the benefit of the readers.