Community genetics and health approaches for bringing awareness in tribals for the prevention of beta-thalassemia in India

Community genetics and health approaches for bringing awareness in tribals for the prevention of beta-thalassemia in India

<p>Beta (&beta;) thalassemia syndromes are a group of hereditary disorders characterized by a genetic deficiency in the synthesis of &beta;-globin chains. In the homozygous state, &beta;-thalassemia (i.e., thalassemia major) causes severe transfusion-dependent anemia. Inherited &am...

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Main Author: Ranbir S. Balgir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-08-01
Series:Thalassemia Reports
Subjects:
beta-thalassemia syndrome, preventive strategies, community genetics, intervention program, carrier detection, genetic/marriage counseling.
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/thal/article/view/65

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