Sickle cell anemia is a severe form of anemia found most commonly in people of African heritage, although it can affect those of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean descent, as well as others.
La anemia falciforme o perniciosa es un tipo grave de anemia que ocurre con mayor frecuencia en personas de origen africano, aunque puede afectar a personas de ascendencia caucásica o procedente de Arabia Saudita, la India o el área mediterránea.