Thalassemia

Category: Hematology / Hemoglobinopathy

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to excessive destruction of red blood cells, resulting in anemia.

Global Prevalence

Common in regions like the Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with millions of carriers and hundreds of thousands affected by severe forms globally (Weatherall et al., 2001, Lancet).

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