Prevalence and cost of sickle cell disease in France: real-world analysis using data from the Echantillon Généraliste des Bénéficiaires

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder of the hemoglobin resulting in chronic anemia, hemolysis, and vaso-occlusions. Its treatment mostly relies on hydroxycarbamide, transfusions, and stem cell transplantation. This study aimed at describing the epidemiology and management of SCD in adoles...

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Main Authors: Maud Beillat, Isabelle Durand-Zaleski, France Pirenne, Stève Bénard, Louis Chillotti, Frédéric Galacteros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1215605/full