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Genetic and clinical relevance of haemoglobins screening: Results from a survey in a paediatric hospital
Author(s) -
Vidal H.,
Hernandez A.,
Colombo B.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
clinical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.543
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1399-0004
pISSN - 0009-9163
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1974.tb01655.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pediatrics , heterozygote advantage , population , medical genetics , newborn screening , genetic counseling , medical care , clinical significance , medical screening , biology , genetics , emergency medicine , genotype , environmental health , gene
A screening for abnormal haemoglobins was carried out on the patients admitted to a Childrens Hospital during a 16‐month period using a rapid electrophoretic technique, with the purpose of finding the prevalence of HbS carriers. The results of this study show that the Cuban population has a high percentage of heterozygotes for HbS. The importance of such a screening for medical care is discussed. The frequency of abnormal “rare” haemoglobins found during the course of this survey is also given.