World Sickle Cell Day is observed every year on the 19 th of June. The goal is to bring awareness and acquaintance to the world with a better understanding of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a multisystem genetic disorder that affects several parts of the world, predominantly the sub-Saharan African countries. Although the phenotypic expression of this autosomal recessive disorder is still understood poorly, it is known that environmental factors affect the manifestation of the disease.
The cultural barriers and lack of education about this disease give rise to several myths around it. To manage this disease better, it is important to understand these challenges and spread better awareness among the global population. So, here we are debunking a few myths and highlighting some facts surrounding SCD for you in the form of this Patient Education Kit . Click here to…
