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The haplotype tagging Y402H polymorphism in the Complement Factor H gene (CFH) has consistently been associated with age-related macular degeneration, whereas conflicting results have been reported on its relationship with cardiovascular disease. CFH plays a role in inflammation, which is causal to both diseases and both are highly prevalent in old age. Therefore, we investigated whether or not Y402H...