Economic burden of beta-thalassemia/Hb E and beta-thalassemia major in Thai children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hemoglobin E beta-thalassemia (β-thalassemia/Hb E) has a variable severity, and the cost of treatment has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to analyze the societal cost of caring for children with β-thalassemias in Tha...

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Main Authors: Riewpaiboon Arthorn, Nuchprayoon Issarang, Torcharus Kitti, Indaratna Kaemthong, Thavorncharoensap Montarat, Ubol Bang-on
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/29