Sickle Cell Disease, Genetics & Public Health

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Sickle Cell Disease, Genetics & Public Health

Sickle cell disease once meant a short and painful life, but now there’s growing hope, Washington Post, Mar 3

CDC information: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders

CDC information:  Tips for supporting students with sickle cell disease  [PDF 969.44 KB]

CDC finding:  Is hydroxyurea treatment associated with lower medical costs for young children with sickle cell anemia?

CDC finding: Invasive pneumococcal disease among children with and without sickle cell disease in the United States, 1998-2009