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Thalassemia, a Treatable Blood Disorder

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood condition that impairs hemoglobin production, a protein present in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. People who have thalassemia produce less hemoglobin than normal, which can result in anemia and other health problems. Thalassemia is a dangerous disease that affects millions of people around the world. In this blog article, we will look at the significance of thalassemia and how it affects people's life. Inheritance and Prevalence: Thalassemia is a widespread genetic illness that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder is inherited from parents who are carriers of the syndrome. by mutations in the genes that govern the generation of hemoglobin. If both parents have the defective gene, their child has a 25% risk of inheriting thalassemia. Types of  Thalassemia: There are two forms of thalassemia: Alpha and Beta, each of which has various degrees of severity. Alpha-thalassemia is caused by a ...