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Prevalence and Determinants of Hemoglobinopathies among the Scheduled Tribes in the Selected Districts of Tamil Nadu, India: A Community-Based Cross-sectional Study
2026-06-10
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<title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background:</bold> Hemoglobinopathies affect nearly 5 to 7% of the Indian population and contribute substantially to morbidity among tribal communities, where prevalence in certain regions exceeds 20%. These inherited disorders pose a major public health challenge due to genetic isolation, endogamy, and limited access to preventive services. However, evidence on the magnitude a...
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9611141/v1