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    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.

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    Last Reviewed: March 7, 2023
    Source:  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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