Prevalence of sickle cell anemia in Africa: A protocol for a meta-analysis of existing studies.

Prevalence of sickle cell anemia in Africa: A protocol for a meta-analysis of existing studies.

<h4>Background</h4>Sickle cell anemia (SCA) rank 11th among all causes of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the region accounting for 75% of global cases. Inconsistent diagnostic methods and country-specific data gaps hinder current prevalence estimates. This systematic review and me...

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Main Authors: Bwambale Jonani, Emmanuel Charles Kasule, Herman Roman Bwire, Otema Ricky, Joel Fredrick Arturo, Matsiko Livingstone, Nassinde Esther, Namirembe Esther, Namale Joanitah, Lillian Nabbanja Naava, Ssebulime Stephen, John Bosco Mundaka
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321535
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