A simplified screening strategy for thalassaemia and haemoglobin E in rural communities in south-east Asia

• Main Authors: Fucharoen Goonnapa (Author), Sanchaisuriya Kanokwan (Author), Sae-ung Nattaya (Author), Dangwibul Samrit (Author), Fucharoen Supan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a simple screening strategy for thalassaemia and haemoglobin (Hb) E in a prevention and control programme for thalassaemia in rural communities with limited resources. METHODS: Blood samples from 301 Thai-Khmer participants were screened for thalassaemia and Hb E using a combi...