1. Did you know that African Americans are not the only people who get sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world and is particularly common among people whose ancestors come from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere (South America, Cuba, and Central America), Saudi Arabia, India, and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Italy. Because of this, hospitals in the United States screen all newborn babies for sickle cell disease... Knowing Your Sickle Status from birth helps you to be aware and allows for better self management...
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:22:28 +0000
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