According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, sickle cell disease (SCD) affects one out of every 365 African Americans and there are currently approximately 100,000 Americans affected by SCD. SCD is a major public health concern as an average 75,000 hospitalizations occurred as a result of this disease …
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, sickle cell disease (SCD) affects one out of every 365 African Americans and there are currently approximately 100,000 Americans affected by SCD. SCD is a major public health concern as an average 75,000 hospitalizations occurred as a result of this disease …
Why is Sickle Cell Disease So Prevalent Among African Americans? Read More »
Today is World Sickle Cell Day, which is a 24-hour international campaign, “to increase public knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD), and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.” World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19 ever since the United Nations’ General Assembly first recognized SCD as …