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Sickle cell trait and aviation.

I D Long

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Sickle cell trait is not a health hazard for aviation. Current literature is largely invalid, showing no evidence that this benign genetic condition poses risks during flight.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Genetics
    • Aviation Medicine

    Background:

    • Sickle cell trait is often misconstrued as a health risk in aviation.
    • Conflicting scientific reports and social/economic stigma surround individuals with sickle cell trait.
    • Imprecise identification of hemoglobinopathies and interactions with other abnormal hemoglobins fuel the controversy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the scientific literature regarding sickle cell trait and aviation safety.
    • To clarify the molecular basis of hemoglobin S and the sickling phenomenon.
    • To refute the claim that sickle cell trait is a health hazard in aviation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and analysis of existing literature on hemoglobinopathies.
    • Examination of the molecular genetics of hemoglobin S.

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  • Evaluation of the sickling phenomenon under hypoxic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • No documented evidence supports in vivo sickling in pure sickle cell trait carriers under hypoxic conditions.
    • Analysis indicates that most contrary literature is invalid due to flawed definitions and unrecognized interactions.
    • Sickle cell trait is a benign genetic abnormality, not a health hazard.

    Conclusions:

    • There is no scientific evidence to support sickle cell trait as a health hazard in aviation.
    • Limitations imposed on individuals with sickle cell trait are unwarranted.
    • Further research and accurate understanding of hemoglobinopathies are needed to correct misinformation.