The Prevalence of β-Thalassemia and Other Hemoglobinopathies in Kuwaiti Premarital Screening Program: An 11-Year Experience

The Prevalence of β-Thalassemia and Other Hemoglobinopathies in Kuwaiti Premarital Screening Program: An 11-Year Experience

This study aims to estimate the prevalence rates of β-thalassemia and Sickle cell disorders in the adult population screened (<i>n</i> = 275,819) as part of the Kuwaiti National Premarital Screening Program. All the individuals who applied for a marriage license during the years 2009 and...

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Main Authors: Najat Rouh AlDeen, Asmaa A Osman, Monira J Alhabashi, Rasha Al Khaldi, Hassan Alawadi, Maha K Alromh, Eiman G Alyafai, Nagihan Akbulut-Jeradi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
premarital screening (PMS)
β-thalassemia
Sickle cell
other hemoglobinopathies
Kuwait
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/10/980

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