Marked regional variations in the prevalence of sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia in Saudi Arabia: Findings from the premarital screening and genetic counseling program
Background: Hemoglobinopathies represent a major public health problem in Saudi Arabia (SA). Reports suggest that their higher prevalence is not evenly distributed in SA. Regional differences were studied in sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia and their at-risk marriages using national data. Meth...
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| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905780/view |