MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -This type is most common in African Americans. Thalassemia trait is generally not thought to cause health problems, although women with the trait may be more likely to develop anemia of pregnancy than women without the trait. Obstetricians sometimes treat this with folate supplementation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alpha-thalassemia America: 0-5% of the population has a thalassemia trait, up to 40% of this population potentially being genetic carriers. Eastern Mediterranean: 0-2% of the population has a thalassemia trait, with up to 60% of this population potentially being genetic carriers.