Estudio de hemoglobinopatías y del déficit de glucosa-6-fosfato deshidrogenasa en la población inmigrante subsahariana del centro y sur del Maresme (Cataluña)

This results demonstrate a high prevalence of hemoglobinopathies and G6PD deficiency in this population. The morbidity and mortality of sickle cell disease and the complications due to G6PD deficiency, besides the easy detection using electrophoresis and G6PD determination, make it necessary to standardize these tests in areas with high density of black people.