New Resources in Sickle Cell Trait Toolkit! | Features | CDC

Did you know that 1.5% of babies born in the United States have Sickle Cell Trait (SCT). That’s almost 1 in every 50 babies! While people with SCT often lead normal lives with few health problems, it is important for people with SCT to be aware of their trait status and the risk of passing it on to their children. The Sickle Cell Trait Toolkit provides valuable information for people with SCT.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/features/sickle-cell-toolkit/index.html
  • Syndication ID: 13580
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:11 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 02:08 AM

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