Article
Genetic patterns & public health implications of sickle cell anaemia across populations: A systematic review.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 Nov 2025
Shrivastava Manisha, Bathri Rashmi, Shafqat Naseema, Das Saikat, Agrawal Amit
Abstract excerpt
Background & objectives Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a serious inherited blood disorder caused by mutations in the β-globin gene, leading to abnormal haemoglobin (HbS). Understanding the genetic diversity of SCA is important for improving diagnosis, treatment, and public health planning. Our aim was to systematically review and summarise the genetic variations associated with SCA in various populations, and to...
Topics
- Humans
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Public Health
- beta-Globins
- beta-Thalassemia
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Haplotypes
- Mutation
- Saudi Arabia
- alpha-Thalassemia
- Iran
