Sickle cell disease is 11 times more deadly than previously recorded
Written By : Roshni Dhar
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-06-17 03:45 GMT | Update On 2023-06-17 03:45 GMT
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A new study suggests the number of deaths due to sickle cell disease is 11 times higher than what is indicated from mortality data sources alone. Sickle cell disease is not just underdiagnosed, but it also increases the risk of infection and of death from conditions like stroke, heart problems, kidney problems, and pregnancy complications.
The study analyzed global health data from 2000 to 2021 and is published today in The Lancet Hematology journal. The research is part of the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study coordinated by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine.
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