Marked regional variations in the prevalence of sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia in Saudi Arabia: Findings from the premarital screening and genetic counseling program
Background: Hemoglobinopathies represent a major public health problem in Saudi Arabia (SA). Reports suggest that their higher prevalence is not evenly distributed in SA. Regional differences were studied in sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia and their at-risk marriages using national data. Metho...
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Main Authors: | Ziad A. Memish (Author), Tariq M. Owaidah (Author), Mohamad Y. Saeedi (Author) |
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2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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