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Implications of Population Screening for Thalassemias and Hemoglobinopathies in Rural Areas of West Bengal, India: Report of a 10-Year Study of 287,258 Cases.
Hemoglobin - 1 Nov 2020
Maji Suman K, Dolai Tuphan K, Pradhan Sayantan, Maity Abhijit, Mandal Soma, Mondal Tamanash, Manna Simi, Mandal Prakas K
Abstract excerpt
Thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies are the most common cause of high morbidity and mortality in India. Detection of carriers and premarital counseling play an important role in preventing the birth of a thalassemic child. The present study aimed to detect large numbers of asymptomatic carriers in rural areas of West Bengal, India. The present cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 10 years....
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