Sickle cell trait in São Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age

Sickle cell trait in São Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age

Abstract Background Sickle Cell Disorder is Africa’s most prevalent genetic disease. Yet, it remains a neglected condition, with high mortality under-five, and a lack of population-based studies in the region. This is the first of its kind in São Tomé e Príncipe, aiming to estimate the prevalence of...

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Main Authors: Guilherme Queiroz, Celdidy Monteiro, Licínio Manco, Luís Relvas, Maria de Jesus Trovoada, Andreia Leite, Celeste Bento
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sickle cell disease
Haemoglobinopathies
Genetics
Cluster sampling
Sub-saharian Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17761-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17761-1

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