World Thalassemia Day: Lack of Awareness, Genetic Predisposition - Why India Has Huge Population Of Thalassemia Patients

Thalassemia Major is a severe inherited blood disorder, passed from parents to children. The disorder occurs when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called haemoglobin - an important part of red blood cells - forcing the need for blood transfusions every fortnight.

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