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

• Main Authors: Eman S. Alsaeed (Author), Ghada N. Farhat (Author), Abdullah M. Assiri (Author), Ziad Memish (Author), Elawad M. Ahmed (Author), Mohammad Y. Saeedi (Author), Mishal F. Al-Dossary (Author), Hisham Bashawri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Springer, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...