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A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy
Epidemiology and screening of sickle cell anemia in the Mediterranean area and in developing countries
Antonio Amato1, Paola Grisanti1, Fabrizio Mastropietro1
1A.N.M.I. Onlus - Centro Studi Microcitemie Roma, Rome, Italy.
Abstract:
This article reviews the epidemiology and screening of sickle cell anemia in the Mediterranean area and in developing countries. Its aim is to create awareness of the global health burden of this condition, which is one of the most common genetic diseases worldwide. The constantly growing incidence of this condition, also caused by recent migrations, has induced the World Health Organization to pressure national health systems to strengthen prevention programs and to recognize it as a public health problem. However, scarce financial resources hinder implementation of activities.
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