Lack of awareness about thalassemia; a social factor in the propagation of beta thalassemia gene in Pakistan: A population study
Background: Beta thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder in Pakistan. Thalassemia is a preventive disease a fact well demonstrated by countries such as Italy, Greece and Cyprus. Thalassemia prevention program especially prenatal diagnosis has been successfully introduced in Pakistan since 1...
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| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1747 |