Sickle Cell Myths

Posted 9/9/06

  MYTH 1 -- Only African Americans contract sickle cell disease and its various illnesses.

Truth -- The disease is no respecter of persons and affects people of all different racial backgrounds. Although the disease is more prevalent in African …

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