Thalassemia in India.

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Management and control of hemoglobinopathies are a challenge in India where 67.0% of people reside in rural regions. The GDP spent on health is one of the lowest (1.3%) resulting in high out-of-pocket expenses. The β-thalassemias are prevalent with an estimated 7500-12000 new births each year. Hb S (HBB: c.20A>T) and Hb E (HBB: c.79G>A) are also common regionally. Over 80 β-thalassemia (β-thal) mutations have...

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