Neonatal Screening for Sickle Cell Disease, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and α-Thalassemia in Qatif and Al Hasa

The outcome of this study indicates that the Saudi populations in Qatif and Al Hasa are at risk for hemoglobinopathies and G6PD. Neonatal screening programs are essential and cost effective and should be maintained as a routine practice.