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NON HISPANIC AMERICAN BIRTHS
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About SICKLE CELL
What is Sickle Cell Disease ?
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
In someone who has SCD, the hemoglobin is abnormal, which causes the red blood cells to become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle.” The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels, they get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and other serious complications (health problems) such as infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke. – CDC 8/2022
SICKLE CELL DISEASE SYMPTOMS
What are the symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease?
01.
Anemia
When a low number of RBCs are circulating in the body
02.
Swelling of hands and feet
Excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissue
03.
Episodes of Pain
Periodic episodes of extreme pain, called pain crises
04.
Delayed Growth
Not growing at a normal rate
05.
Frequent Infection
Patients are prone to infections due to impaired immunity.
06.
Vision Problems
Blockage in the blood vessels in the inner lining of the eye (retina) causing vision impairment.
Numbers Speak
It is estimated that SCD effects almost 100,000 Americans in the United States yearly.
Impacts 1: 365 African American Births
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Impacts 1: 16K Hispanic Births
Impacts 3:1000 Caucasian Births
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Impacts 2: 1,000 Asian Pacific Births