Sickle cell trait in São Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age

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Authors

Guilherme Queiroz · National School of Public Health

Celdidy Monteiro · Centro Nacional de Endemias

Licínio Manco · University of Coimbra

Luís Relvas

Maria de Jesus Trovoada · Centro Nacional de Endemias

Andreia Leite · National School of Public Health

Celeste Bento · University of Coimbra

Abstract

The prevalence of sickle cell trait in São Tomé e Príncipe ranks high in the West African region. The country should follow international guidelines, implementing newborn screening and comprehensive healthcare management.

Topics & Keywords

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Iron Metabolism and Disorders Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 24, Issue 1, pp. 850-850

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17761-1

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