The molecular spectrum of alpha- and beta-thalassemia pathogenic variants in Indonesia: implications for national screening and prevention

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Abstract Background Thalassemia is classified globally as a rare disease; however, it represents a major public health burden in many low‑ and middle‑income countries due to its high prevalence and limited access to care. In Indonesia, one of the world’s most genetically diverse populations, thalassemia traits present epidemiological characteristics more consistent with a common disease than a rare one in certain...

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• Blood groups and transfusion
• Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
• Iron Metabolism and Disorders

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40109f5f-7601-5036-b1af-b6e8165f3267

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10.1186/s13023-026-04580-3