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Alpha-thalassaemia in Cyprus.

M Hadjiminas, Z Zachariadis, G Stamatoyannopoulos

    Journal of Medical Genetics
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Alpha-thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder, is prevalent in Cyprus. Studies found high frequencies of alpha-thalassaemia carriers among Greek and Turkish Cypriot newborns, indicating a significant public health concern.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Hematology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Alpha-thalassaemia is a common inherited blood disorder.
    • Carrier screening is crucial for genetic counseling and disease prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of alpha-thalassaemia carriers in Cyprus.
    • To compare carrier rates between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Newborn screening using haemoglobin Bart's analysis.
    • Analysis of 1200 Greek Cypriot and 132 Turkish Cypriot newborns.

    Main Results:

    • 12.4% of Greek Cypriot newborns and 6.8% of Turkish Cypriot newborns showed elevated haemoglobin Bart's levels.
    • Elevated levels indicate carriership of alpha-thalassaemia-1 or alpha-thalassaemia-2 genes.

    Conclusions:

    • Cyprus exhibits the highest alpha-thalassaemia frequencies among Caucasian populations.
    • These findings highlight the need for targeted screening and awareness programs in Cyprus.

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