Improving the Lives of People with Sickle Cell Disease | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

Improving the Lives of People with Sickle Cell Disease | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

Improving the Lives of People with Sickle Cell Disease

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month – Learn More: Watch  “Improving the Lives of People with Sickle Cell Disease”

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited disorders. In addition to causing extreme pain, it can lead to strokes, organ damage, and other severe health consequences. SCD affects an estimated 100,000 people in the U.S. Treatments have improved but are costly and invasive. Hear what has been learned in 30 years.