what is an advantage to having a gene for sicile cell anemia?

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what is an advantage to having a gene for sicile cell anemia?

2007-01-09 10:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by xoxsugarcoffeegurlxox 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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You cannot be infected with malaria if you have sickle cell anemia. Consequently, people from regions that have high malaria rates have a higher incidence of sickle cell anemia.

2007-01-09 11:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

I did some research which seems to say that you could possibly live longer than normal. For more info. you should prob. ask your doctor. Good Luck!

2007-01-09 19:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by :) 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋

there is no advantage, unless you think there would be any good reason to have kids with the disease someday

2007-01-09 19:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by laura 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋