Malaria Worldwide distribution of inherited<unk>  corresponds to areas of malaria exposure, suggesting a protective role. Thus,<unk>  is common in sub-Saharan Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, and generally tropical (and subtropical) regions. The epidemiology of<unk>  in the US reflects this global distribution pattern. More specifically, HbH disease is seen in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, while Hb Bart hydrops fetalis is acknowledged in Southeast Asia only. The data indicate that 15% of the Greek and Turkish Cypriots are carriers of beta-thalassaemia genes, while 10% of the population carry<unk>  genes.
Alpha-thalassemia
Thalassemia
Beta thalassemia
Delta-beta thalassemia
Hereditary spherocytosis
Hemoglobinemia
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Sideroblastic anemia