Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes & Types
Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.
About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood …
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WHO Publishes New Guidelines for SCD Management in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a comprehensive package of interventions for sickle cell disease …
Sickle cell anemia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 12, 2025 · Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. …
Sickle Cell Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. …
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Community-Based Services and Support …
The Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health funds two community-based organizations to provide services and supports for the sickle cell community and individuals with SCD through …
Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program | Penn Medicine
We provide compassionate, comprehensive care for adults living with sickle cell disease. We understand that each person’s experience with sickle cell is unique, and we are here to meet …
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to form into a crescent shape, like a sickle. These cells break apart easily, clump together, and stick to the …
Fact Sheets on Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Jun 4, 2024 · Best practices for hemoglobinopathy newborn screening and diagnostic testing. Free materials for you: Fact sheets, tip sheets, and other educational materials.
Data and Statistics on Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD ...
May 15, 2024 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects about 100,000 people in the United States; more than 90% are non-Hispanic Black or African American, and an estimated 3%–9% are Hispanic …