🇺🇸

You're browsing from United States

Switch to your local edition for news relevant to you.

Health

102 articles
Nigeria's Sickle Cell Burden Worsened by Hidden Genotype Risks

Nigeria's Sickle Cell Burden Worsened by Hidden Genotype Risks

Nigeria is struggling to combat sickle cell disease due to a lack of awareness about genotype risks beyond the common AA and AS types. An expert says most messaging focuses on knowing one's genotype but doesn't address the complex social and economic realities. This oversight is driving the country's sickle cell burden.