title: [The prevention of beta-thalassemia homozygosity].
abstract: Theoretical and practical aspects of programs for prevention of homozygous beta-thalassaemia are discussed and data concerning their efficacy are presented. Prevention of the beta-thalassaemia homozygous state is feasible at a reasonable cost.
authors.affiliation: Divisione pediatrica e Centro della Microcitemia, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vullo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lucci
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Toffoli
mesh_terms: D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006266:Health Education; D006720:Homozygote; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D015995:Prevalence; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
vernacular_title: La prevenzione dell'omozigosi beta-talassemica.