More than 3 crore people screened for sickle cell anaemia under National Mission: MoS Health - Video
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Over 3 crore population in the 17 identified states in the country have been screened for sickle cell anaemia disease till June 30, 2024, the Union Minister of State for Health Shri Prataprao Jadhav informed the Lok Sabha last week.
The Minister informed that Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disease that affects the whole life of the patient. It is more common in the tribal population of India but occurs in non-tribals too. It not only causes anaemia but also pain crisis, reduces growth and affects many organs like the lungs, heart, kidneys, eyes, bones and the brain.
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