2007-03-21 17:49:32 · 3 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There is different types of anemia, I believe one type is Sickle Cell and it affects blacks.
2007-03-21 18:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Marla D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many many types of anemia with many causes.
Anemias affect all races & ethnicities.
For example, sickle cell anemia affects black people more often. Iron deficiency anemia may be more common in caucasians...
You may want to find out which type of anemia... there are many more.
2007-03-21 17:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by bedros 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not. Certain races and ethnic groups have an increased prevalence of genetic factors associated with certain anemias. For example, G-6-PD deficiency and thalassemia have less morbidity in African Americans than in Sicilians because of differences in the genetic fault. Conversely, sickle cell anemia has a greater morbidity and mortality in African Americans than among Saudi Arabians.
2007-03-21 17:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋