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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of hemophilia is the family history of hemophilia. Other risk factors include male sex and malignancies.

Risk Factors of Hemophilia A and B

Risk factors for hemophilia A and B include

• Family history of bleeding
• Male gender