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Screening Of Β-Thalassemia Carriers In High School Students In Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, Mohammed A. Elrahim, Randa A.E. Ibrahim, Seham M. Ragb, Wafaa M.A. El Fotoh

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To identify the prevalence of β-thalassemia carriers among secondary school children for the prevention program of β-thalassemia and to update carrier rate data in Menoufia Governorate. Background β-thalassemia is the most prevalent hereditary disorder and is particularly prevalent among the Mediterranean people, and this geographical association is responsible for its naming. Patients and methods This study was conducted on 303 high school students aged 15–18 years from Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt (62% women and 38% men). They were subjected to full history taking and clinical examination. Laboratory investigation included complete blood count, and serum ferritin level. High-performance liquid …