Sickle cell disease among children in Africa: An integrative literature review and global recommendations
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder affecting red blood cells, with high morbidity and mortality rates. The United Nations has recognized SCD as a global public health concern, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that 50% of member states will have established SCD co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139115000207 |