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Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia in primary care: a cost-effectiveness study.
Br J Gen Pract
October 2011
Health Economics Unit, University of Birmingham.
Background: Haemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease and thalassaemia (SCT), are inherited disorders of haemoglobin. Antenatal screening for SCT rarely occurs before 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Aim: To explore the cost-effectiveness of offering SCT screening in a primary care setting, during the pregnancy confirmation visit.