An Introduction
to Bleeding Disorders

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Hemophilia is primarily an inherited disease that does not allow blood to clot properly. There is a deficiency in the body of the necessary proteins also called clotting factors needed to stop bleeding. Hemophilia A is the deficiency of clotting factor VIII and affects about 1 in 10,000 males. Hemophilia B is the deficiency of clotting factor IX and affects about 1 in 60,000 males.

Von Willebrands is also an inherited disease that does not allow blood to clot properly. The missing factor with this disorder is von Willebrand factor and affects 1%-2% of the population. It occurs equally in both males and females.

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News & Events

January 17th
Each year GHA awards four (4) scholarships of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each for use at institutes of higher education. Applications for the 2013-2014 school year must be submitted by March 31, 2013.
January 10th
March Membership Meeting, March 23, 2013 at the City Museum, more info to follow
August 29th
GHA's 22nd Annual Tee Off 4 Hemophilia Monday, September 24th at WingHaven Country Club in O'Fallon, MO. Join us for a wonderful day of golf at WingHaven. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch and Chipping Contest at 10:45. The Shotgun Star…