Lack of awareness about thalassemia; a social factor in the propagation of beta thalassemia gene in Pakistan: A population study
Background: Beta thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder in Pakistan.Thalassemia is a preventive disease a fact well demonstrated by Softshell Bodywarmers countries such as Italy, Greece and Cyprus.Thalassemia prevention program especially prenatal diagnosis has been successfully introduced in Pakistan since 1994.Aims and Objectives: After