Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies and anemia in Phetchaburi, Thailand.
Thalassemias and Hb E are highly prevalent in Thailand. Anemia is also common among the Thai population with an incidence varying between 30-80%, depending upon the area. We now report preliminary results from a population survey, conducted in Phetchaburi between September 1985 and October 1986, to determine the incidence of hemoglobinopathies and anemia.
Pravatmuang
P
P
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Kumnerdsiri
B
B
Saiyen
P
P
Yasothorn
A
A
Litkitkhom
B
B
Aangurvirutt
N
N
Petdachai
V
V
Srithong
T
T
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000740:Anemia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006453:Hemoglobinopathies / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D013785:Thailand