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1973
The Hemophilia Act passes,

launching the formation
of a nationwide network of 1974
federally funded hemophilia Hepatitis non-A, and non-B,
treatment centers. later known as Hepatitis C

is a growing concern.

1977
An article in The Journal

of the American Medical
1973 Association notes it is

Researchers identify a new possible to heat treat
method for identifying carriers albumin, a blood product,
of the hemophilia gene. to effectively kill some of
the hepatitis viruses.

1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979

1975

Hemophilia affects many generations
within one family. The media continues
to draw attention to the plight of living
with the condition.

1978 and 1979

Those living with hemophilia now enjoy
an improved quality of life.

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