Learn More About Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. Thalassemia is a treatable disorder that can be well-managed with blood transfusions and chelation therapy. It is important for people with thalassemia to learn how to stay healthy.
What is Thalassemia?
Facts, types, and how it’s inherited.
Complications and Treatment
How thalassemia affects the body.
Treatment Centers
Find a thalassemia treatment center.
Healthy Living
How to stay healthy with thalassemia.
Articles
Scientific articles and key findings.
Materials and Multimedia
Fact sheets, materials, and webinars.
Real Stories
Personal stories from people with thalassemia.
Resources
For Healthcare Providers
Links
Find other thalassemia resources
CDC's Work
Overview of CDC’s work.
