Article
The prevention of thalassemia.
Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine - 1 Feb 2013
Cao Antonio, Kan Yuet Wai
Abstract excerpt
The thalassemias are among the most common inherited diseases worldwide, affecting individuals originating from the Mediterranean area, Middle East, Transcaucasia, Central Asia, Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. As the diseases require long-term care, prevention of the homozygous state constitutes a major armament in the management. This article discusses the major prevention programs that are set up in...
Topics
- Cost of Illness
- Female
- Forecasting
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Testing
- Global Health
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Humans
- Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Phenotype
- Preconception Care
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Thalassemia