What are 3 interesting facts about sickle cell anemia?
What are 3 interesting facts about sickle cell anemia? DescriptionA child gets sickle cell disease (SCD) when he or she receives two sickle cell genes*—one from each parent. SCD has many faces. SCD can be cured for certain patients. Anemia is a common effect of SCD, but it can be treated. A person with SCD can live a long and high quality life. Where is sickle cell anemia most common in the world? Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions of people throughout the world and is particularly common among those whose ancestors came from sub-Saharan Africa; Spanish-speaking regions in the...