Jharkhand turns into endemic zone for Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassemia

CONRAD DIAS   Ranchi, May 12: Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) is most prevalent in Jharkhand among all the states in India. Jharkhand is considered to be an endemic zone for SCD and Thalassemia, with a prevalence rate of 8 to 10% which is twice the national average. A study by Rachana Nagar et al (2015) … Continue reading Jharkhand turns into endemic zone for Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassemia