Sickle Cell Anemia - A dangerous disease you rarely hear of
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Sickle Cell Anemia is a disease you don't hear about often, but it affects over 100,000 people in the US and millions of people around the world.
If you haven't heard of Sickle Cell Anemia before, you're not alone. Like many rare diseases, it's not widely recognized as an important public health concern. But if you know someone with sickle cell anemia, you can help by raising awareness about this disease and fighting for more research funding for adults with the condition.
It's a genetic condition that causes red blood cells to become rigid and sticky, which can lead to life-threatening complications like anemia and stroke.
We need more research on how adults with Sickle Cell Anemia are impacted by their disease as they age. We also need more studies on how women with Sickle Cell Anemia handle pregnancy and childbirth—and how that impacts their children's health!
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