June 19 Is World Sickle Cell Day: Get the Facts

How much do you really know about this blood disorder?

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The 411 on Sickle Cell - June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious genetic disease that is especially prevalent among African-Americans. Yet, how much do you really know about this inherited blood disorder? —Kellee Terrell(Photo: Courtesy African American Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness)

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