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Alpha-thalassemia is common in southeast Asia and the Mediterranean.

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Is it true that Alpha-thalassemia is common in southeast Asia and the Mediterranean?

Yes. Alpha-thalassemia is well-documented as having a high prevalence in both Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved literature robustly supports the geographical distribution of alpha-thalassemia, with multiple studies documenting high prevalence rates in Southeast Asia (e.g., Paper 0) and the Mediterranean basin (e.g., Paper 5). No papers refute the claim.

Evidence for · 2
Prevalence of Alpha(α)-Thalassemia in Southeast Asia (2010–2020): A Meta-Analysis Involving 83,674 Subjects
2020
A meta-analysis involving over 83,000 subjects demonstrates a high pooled prevalence of alpha-thalassemia in Southeast Asia (22.6%).
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Goh, L. P. W., Chong, E. T. J., & Lee, P. (2020). Prevalence of Alpha(α)-Thalassemia in Southeast Asia (2010–2020): A Meta-Analysis Involving 83,674 Subjects. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17207354

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Alpha Thalassemia in Istanbul: Distribution of Deletions in Alpha-globin Gene Cluster
2024
Clinical and genetic data confirm that the alpha-thalassemia trait is common in Mediterranean countries such as Turkey.
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Öztürk, F. N. (2024). Alpha Thalassemia in Istanbul: Distribution of Deletions in Alpha-globin Gene Cluster. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1439432

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