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Abstract
Beta-Thalassemia represents a major public health problem in Egypt. The carrier rate varies between 5.5% to ≥ 9%; it is estimated that there are 1000/1.5 million per year live births born with β-thalassemia. In spite of optimal treatment being available, only a few patients can afford it. Unfortunately, most patients suffer from complications of blood transfusions, mainly transfusion transmitted viral infections and iron overload. Prevention by carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis is needed in populations with high incidence of the disease, such as Egypt.
The present study aim to improve the general population health and reduce thalassemia burden, throughout enhancing the preventive measures by carrier identification .