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Thalassemia - Growing Concern in India

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. India has been termed the "thalassemia capital" of the world. There is no cure for thalassemia except bone marrow transplant (BMT).

Thalassemia - Growing Concern in India

Thalassemia - Growing Concern in India

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the abnormal production of hemoglobin in the body is more prevalent in India. Prenatal tests can help to identify these blood disorders in babies before birth.

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