Haemoglobinopathies

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• Haemoglobinopathies are common inherited blood disorders with major public health implications. — Haemoglobinopathies and health disparities: findings of a large-scale sample survey among indigenous populations in Odisha, India
• The study found a substantial haemoglobinopathy burden among indigenous populations in Odisha. — Haemoglobinopathies and health disparities: findings of a large-scale sample survey among indigenous populations in Odisha, India
• The study recommends targeted screening, health education, genetic counselling, stronger healthcare integration, and action on socioeconomic inequities to reduce haemoglobinopathy burden. — Haemoglobinopathies and health disparities: findings of a large-scale sample survey among indigenous populations in Odisha, India
• Sickle cell trait was the most common condition measured in the study. — Haemoglobinopathies and health disparities: findings of a large-scale sample survey among indigenous populations in Odisha, India
• The prevalence estimates aligned with prior evidence that haemoglobinopathies are common among tribal communities. — Haemoglobinopathies and health disparities: findings of a large-scale sample survey among indigenous populations in Odisha, India