Around 5.2% of the global population carries abnormal hemoglobin genes. Each year, 300,000 to 500,000 children are born with severe hemoglobinopathies worldwide, with approximately 80% of these cases occurring in developing countries.
Study finds racial disparities in asthma treatment for children
Black children may have more severe asthma episodes than their white counterparts but are less likely to be transported to the hospital by emergency medical
September 26, 2023