Read about types of sickle cell disease, as well as treatment and diagnosis.
For professionals
Sickle Cell Information for Healthcare Providers
Read this page for additional information for healthcare providers about sickle cell disease.
Scientific Articles about Sickle Cell Disease
Access scientific articles about sickle cell disease from CDC authors.
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Data and Statistics on Sickle Cell Disease
Find sickle cell disease-related data and statistics on prevalence, complications, and more.
Communication Resources on Sickle Cell Disease
Find fact sheets, toolkits, infographics and more on sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
Steps to Better Health Toolkit
Learn the steps people with sickle cell disease can take toward having better health.
Learn about sickle cell trait and its complications.
Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
Learn about severe pain and other complications that can affect people with sickle cell disease.
View these resources from CDC's Stories of Sickle Cell project.