Hemoglobinopathies in newborns in the southern region of the Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil. Cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Hemoglobinopathies are among the commonest and most widespread genetic disorders worldwide. Their prevalence varies according to ethnic composition and/or geographical region. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of hemoglobinopathies and their asso...

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Main Authors: Aline Menezes Carlos, Renata Andréia Volpe Souza, Bruna Maria Bereta de Souza, Gilberto de Araujo Pereira, Sebastião Tostes Júnior, Paulo Roberto Juliano Martins, Helio Moraes-Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802015000500439&lng=en&tlng=en