Distribution of hemoglobinopathy disorders in Saudi Arabia based on data from the premarital screening and genetic counseling program, 2011-2015

• Autores principales: Eman S. Alsaeed (Autor), Ghada N. Farhat (Autor), Abdullah M. Assiri (Autor), Ziad Memish (Autor), Elawad M. Ahmed (Autor), Mohammad Y. Saeedi (Autor), Mishal F. Al-Dossary (Autor), Hisham Bashawri (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Springer, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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The prevalence rates of β-thalassemia (β-thal) and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Saudi Arabia are considered one of the highest compared to surrounding countries in the Middle East (0.05% and 4.50%, respectively). In this study, Secondary data analysis was obtained from the premarital screening and g...