World distribution, population genetics, and health burden of the hemoglobinopathies.

Although information about the precise world distribution and frequency of the inherited hemoglobin disorders is still limited, there is no doubt that they are going to pose an increasing burden on global health resources in the future. Their high frequency is a reflection of natural selection combi...

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Main Authors: Williams, T, Weatherall, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012