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The frequency of the sickle allele in Jamaica has not declined over the last 22 years

General Info

Geography 
Jamaica (JAM)
Time period covered 
January, 1973 - January, 1981
Data type
Scientific literature
Keywords 
Sickle cell disorders

Citation

Authors 
Hanchard NA, Hambleton I, Harding RM, McKenzie CA
Journal 
Br J Haematol
Pages 
939-942
Publication year 
2005
Suggested citation 
Hanchard NA, Hambleton I, Harding RM, McKenzie CA. The frequency of the sickle allele in Jamaica has not declined over the last 22 years. Br J Haematol. 2005; 130(6): 939-942.

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