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What is thalassemia?

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder where an abnormal form of hemoglobin is produced in the body. Hemoglobin is a protein molecule that is contained in red blood cells (RBC) and helps to carry oxygen from lungs to cells. Thalassemia is not a contagious disease but it can be passed from parents to children through genes.

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