Sickle Cell Disease, HCP - NCBDDD
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 70,000 to 100,000 Americans. SCD can lead to lifelong disabilities and reduce average life expectancy. CDC considers SCD a major public health concern and is committed to conducting surveillance, raising awareness, and promoting health education.
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- SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/hcp.html
- Syndication ID: 8265
- Language: English
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:19 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:02 PM
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CDC
sickle
rare blood disorders
blood disorders
sickle cell
sickle cell trait
sickle cell disease
SCD
HbSS
HbSC
HbS beta thalassemia
HbSD
HbSE
HbSO
HbAS
genetic blood disorders
hemoglobinopathies
hereditary blood disorders
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