- One in four adults who thought they had sickle cell disease (SCD) did not actually have it or even the gene (sickle cell trait) that causes it.
- About 3 million people living in the US do have sickle cell trait, but many are unaware of their status [PDF-222KB].
- You could have a baby with SCD [PDF-1.3MB] if both you and your partner have sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, or another abnormal hemoglobin gene. Alocal sickle cell center can help you get screened and learn your status.
sábado, 20 de septiembre de 2014
CDC | New SCD Findings: do you know your status? | NCBDDD
CDC | New SCD Findings: do you know your status? | NCBDDD
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