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    Question

    For the reduction in the prevalence of sickle cell

    anaemia, several national and state-specific initiatives have been planned and undertaken. Which of the following is/are true about those initiatives?  I- prenatal diagnosis, II- counselling III- setting up of early intervention centers to prevent and treat the complications
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I, II, & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: For the reduction in the prevalence of sickle cell anaemia, several national and state-specific initiatives have been planned and undertaken. Identifying SCD as a genetic blood disorder affecting tribal populations in Central, Western, and Southern India, NHM prepared and disseminated comprehensive guidelines to control and prevent Hemoglobinopathies, including SCD. This includes prenatal diagnosis, counselling, and setting up of early intervention centers to prevent and treat the complications arising from the disease. Through the guidelines, the detection and genetic counselling of parents with Sickle Cell trait can help in guiding parents to understand the risk of sickle cell disease in the offspring.

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