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Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children and Adolescents--Selected U.S. States, 2019
- Source :
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. September 30, 2022, Vol. 71 Issue 39, p1241, 6 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD), a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, reduces life expectancy by >20 years (1). SCD primarily affects persons whose ancestors came from [...]
- Subjects :
- United States. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute -- Analysis
Sickle cell anemia -- Complications and side effects -- Genetic aspects
Medical care -- Utilization -- Quality management
Hydroxyurea -- Complications and side effects
Patient compliance -- Analysis
Medicaid -- Analysis
Health care industry -- Analysis
Children -- Health aspects
African Americans -- Analysis
Health care industry
Health
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01492195
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 39
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.721207759