Startling New Research: Sickle Cell Disease Is 11 Times More Deadly Than Previously Thought

A recent study indicates that the death toll attributed to sickle cell disease is likely 11 times higher than what mortality records alone suggest. Not only is the condition often underdiagnosed, but it also heightens the risk of various complications such as infections, strokes, cardiac issues, kidney dysfunction, and complications during pregnancy.

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