title: Abnormal haemoglobins, thalassaemias, and hereditary ovalocytosis in the Papuan Gulf area.
abstract: In 50 Kerema or Kairuku individuals of the Papuan Gulf Area, the amount of beta thalassaemia as indicated by the finding of a raised level of Hb A2 was found to be 6%, and of hereditary ovalocytosis 16%. There was one example of both conditions occurring together. No haemoglobin abnormalities apart from raised Hb A2 level were found.
mesh_terms: D004612:Elliptocytosis, Hereditary / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D009512:New Guinea; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*
chemical_list: D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal