Updated results of the thalassaemia prevention programme carried out in Latium

Previous results of our programme have been published in this Journal. Its basic concept is that both the distribution of information about the prevention of Mediterranean anaemia (thalassaemia) and the mass screening for thalassaemia carriers must be carried out much earlier than adulthood and must...

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Published in:Journal of medical genetics 1989-10, Vol.26 (10), p.667-667
Main Authors: Bianco, I, Graziani, B, Lerone, M, Ponzini, D, Aliquo, M C, Foglietta, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genetic Counseling
Health Education
Humans
Italy - epidemiology
Mass Screening
Thalassemia - epidemiology
Thalassemia - prevention & control
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Summary:Previous results of our programme have been published in this Journal. Its basic concept is that both the distribution of information about the prevention of Mediterranean anaemia (thalassaemia) and the mass screening for thalassaemia carriers must be carried out much earlier than adulthood and must not be exclusively aimed at pregnant women or already established couples. The preventive programme carried out in Latium from 1975 by the Centro di Studi della Microcitemia di Roma, supported by Regional Health Authorities of Latium, is described.
ISSN:0022-2593
1468-6244
1468-6244
DOI:10.1136/jmg.26.10.667