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Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive blood disorder caused by a genetic mutation inherited from parents, especially closely related parents like cousins. In Pakistan, around 6,000 children are born with thalassemia each year. It damages the body by destroying red blood cells and disrupting hemoglobin formation, causing anemia, bone deformities, and other issues. Treatment involves regular blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and sometimes stem cell transplants. Prevention efforts include pre-marriag

Author

Moazzam Siddiqui

Language

EN