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Hemoglobinopathies in newborns in the southern region of the Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil. Cross-sectional study.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina - 1 Jan 2000
Carlos Aline Menezes, Souza Renata Andréia Volpe, Souza Bruna Maria Bereta de, Pereira Gilberto de Araujo, Tostes Júnior Sebastião, Martins Paulo Roberto Juliano, Moraes-Souza Helio
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Hemoglobinopathies are among the commonest and most widespread genetic disorders worldwide. Their prevalence varies according to ethnic composition and/or geographical region. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of hemoglobinopathies and their association with ethnicity among 1,004 newborns, to confirm the guideline of the Brazilian National Neonatal Screening Program....
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