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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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HbE is common in –
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The correct answer is  Besides hemoglobin S, there are other hemoglobinopathies due to a point mutation in the beta-globin chain of hemoglobin.
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Hemoglobin C → Seen in Italians and black.
Hemoglobin E → Prevalent in Bengal, Assam and in East India.
Hemoglobin D → Prevalent in Punjabis and Gujaratis.