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Experts advise matching sickle cell status before marriage
Published Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Odisha is among the 17 states with a high prevalence of SCD, with around 10.61% of the population screened in the state having either sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the significant social stigma associated with sickle cell disease in India, highlighting that it often affects individuals more than the disease itself, and advocates for awareness and medical screening over traditional practices like horoscope matching.
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