Sickle cell disease: Premarital and prenatal screening matters more than you think
Sickle cell disease is not rare and affects many children in India. This genetic condition is inherited when both parents carry the sickle cell trait. Premarital screening provides essential information for couples to make informed decisions. Prenatal diagnosis offers families an opportunity to plan during pregnancy. Prevention through timely screening remains the most effective intervention for this disease.
Sickle cell disease is not rare and affects many children in India. This genetic condition is inherited when both parents carry the sickle cell trait. Premarital screening provides essential information for couples to make informed decisions. Prenatal diagnosis offers families an opportunity to plan during pregnancy. Prevention through timely screening remains the most effective intervention for this disease.
