ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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Chinese
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South American Indians
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Southeast Asians
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Europeans
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maldives has a particularly high prevalence of thalassemia in Asia, with about 16% of the population reported having this condition. Other countries with tropical climates that also have higher rates of thalassemia include India and Thailand.
Detailed explanation-2: -Traits for thalassemia are more common in people from Mediterranean countries, like Greece and Turkey, and in people from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. If you have anemia and you also have family members from these areas, your doctor might test your blood further to find out if you have thalassemia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alpha thalassemias occur most often in people from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, and in those of African descent. Beta thalassemias occur most often in people of Mediterranean origin.