Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal (AEOAJ)

ISSN: 2639-2119

Book Review

Book Review ‘ Thalassaemia Module’

Authors: Uqbah Iqbal*

DOI: 10.23880/aeoaj-16000225

Abstract

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder (genetic disease) that interferes with the formation of normal red blood cells. Thalassemia patients produce red blood cells that is easily broken or destroyed in the blood. Deficiencies normal red blood cells will cause the patient often appear pale due to low hemoglobin levels (anaemia). Red blood cells supply oxygen to tissues in the humans’ body. This lack of red blood cells results in the Thalassemia patient feels lethargic, lifeless and may be short of breath if the hemoglobin level is decreasing. This book explains about Thalassemia disease, list important facts about Thalassemia disease, stating the physical characteristics of Thalassemia patients, list the signs and symptoms of Thalassemia disease, states treatment for Thalassemia patients in general, explain preventive measures and describe Thalassemia disease among teenagers.

Keywords: Health; Education; Thalassemia; Disease; Medicine

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