Note: [] Mr Chris Hodgson was chairman of the UK Haemophilia Society. He
no longer fills this position, but still actively participates in the Society's
activities
Abstract: Haemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder causing bleeding mainly
into the joints and muscles. It is carried through the mother to the son;
however, one in three cases is a mutation with no previous history of
haemophilia in the family. A misconception is if a person with haemophilia cuts
themselves they will bleed to death. Whilst there is now good treatment
available with clotting concentrates mainly in developed countries, the
majority of people with haemophilia receive little or no treatment, due largely
to cost, in the rest of the world.