[A campaign for detection of beta-thalassemia minor and prevention of beta-thalassemia major in the island of Minorca. 2 years' experience].
The high prevalence of beta-thalassemia minor and the occurrence of thalassemia major in Minorca prompted us to develop a prevention campaign. The selected population consisted of primary school students. The campaign was operative during the terms 1986-87 and 1987-88 and had three stages: 1.) informative; 2.) analytical study and diagnosis of carriers; 3.) report of the results and genetic counselling. We studied overall 1862 schoolchildren. The prevalence of beta-thalassemia minor was 3.38%. We discuss the methodology, the results and the effectiveness of the campaign.
Oliva Berini
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Servicio de Hematología y Hemoterapia, Hospital Virgen de Monte Toro, Mahón, Baleares.
López Andrés
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Seguí Puntas
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Hernández Pons
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JL
Martí Camps
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control
Campaña para la detección de la betatalasemia minor y prevención de la major en la isla de Menorca. Experiencia de dos años.