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Von Willebrand's disease is an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. In this disease, a protein in the body's blood system (von Willebrand factor) is missing or does not work well, and the blood cells (platelets) cannot stick together normally to form clots at the site of bleeding...
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Vulnerable adults are those who are not able to defend themselves, protect themselves, or get help for themselves when injured or emotionally abused. A person may be vulnerable because of a physical condition or illness, such as weakness in an older adult or physical disability, or a mental or emotional condition.
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Incidence and Mortality Vulvar cancer accounts for about 5% of cancers of the female genital system in the United States. Estimated new cases and deaths from vulvar cancer in the United States in 2019: New cases: 6,070. Deaths: 1,280. The vulva is the area immediately external to the vagina, including the mons...