| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4142524 | Anales de Pediatría | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The frequencies of the variants found in this study confirms that the hemoglobin disorders are a public health problem in Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of instituting a national program of screening for hemoglobinopathies throughout the country, comprising not only an early treatment, but also an educational program and genetic counseling for the family group.
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Authors
O. GarcÃa Giménez, M. ChacÃn Torrealba, M. Bravo Urquiola, G. Gómez Ortiz, S. Montilla Fonseca, R. Merzón, M. de Donato, O. Castillo, A. Arends de Pérez,