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This is the testing method to determine if people in the village have sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait
Dr. DeBaun is an acknowledged international leader in applications of clinical science to the care of individuals with sickle cell disease. His sickle cell disease research is focused on two areas, elucidating the epidemiology, etiology, and optimal therapy for cerebrovascular injury and asthma (obstructive lung disease). In Nigeria and Ghana, he is presently leading an effort to improve the care of children and adults with sickle cell disease and mentoring the next generation of African physicians with a focus on sickle cell disease.
Know your sickle cell status Break the Sickle Cycle
A child gets Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) when he or she receives two sickle cell genes* one from each parent.
A person with SCD can live a long and high quality life. People with SCD can lower their chances of difficulties from the disease and enjoy many normal activities by
•Getting regular checkups with their doctor.
•Preventing infections by taking simple steps like including washing their hands.
•Following treatments prescribed by their doctor, such as taking medication called hydroxyurea.
•Practicing healthy habits like drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water per day and eating healthy food.
My biggest concern was that everyone said "Sickle Cell Disease is a black disease."
Sickle Cell is a blood disorder NOT a race disorder.
There is a need for more education...worldwide.
Roof now on Fantsuam Foundation's Diagnostic Laboratory in rural Nigeria. To be used for Sickle Cell screening.
Photo from John Dada December 2010
Know your sickle cell status Break the Sickle Cycle
A child gets Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) when he or she receives two sickle cell genes* one from each parent.
A person with SCD can live a long and high quality life. People with SCD can lower their chances of difficulties from the disease and enjoy many normal activities by
•Getting regular checkups with their doctor.
•Preventing infections by taking simple steps like including washing their hands.
•Following treatments prescribed by their doctor, such as taking medication called hydroxyurea.
•Practicing healthy habits like drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water per day and eating healthy food.