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of sickle cell disease in premarital couples in Southeastern Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract. 2013;16: …

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hemoglobin disorders, 444 couples in … Premarital screening for β-thalassaemia in Southern Iran: …

… The highest prevalence of thalassemia and sickle cell disease (SCD) was observed in the
… couples intended to marry and detect hemoglobinopathies gene defects (sickle cell anemia […

… By law in 2004, Bahraini couples intending to marry must undergo compulsory premarital …
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