The α-thalassemias.
More than 100 varieties of α-thalassemia have been identified. Their geographic distribution and the challenges associated with screening, diagnosis, and management suggest that α-thalassemias should have a higher priority on global public health agendas.
Frédéric B
FB
Piel
David J
DJ
Weatherall
D002648:Child; D062306:Geography, Medical; D006801:Humans; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D019057:Quality-Adjusted Life Years; D017085:alpha-Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy