"Did You Know?" - September 20, 2013

September 20, 2013 Children with sickle cell disease miss an average of 18 days of school each year due to illness. Among people with sickle cell disease, hospital admissions and emergency room visits rise dramatically after age 18, according to data from five states participating in a pilot project. You can use CDC's new interactive resource directory to find national agencies, specialty care centers, and community-based organizations in your state that serve people affected by sickle cell disease.

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