Mortality In Thalassemic Patients From Solapur District, Maharashtra State, India

Authors

  • S V Nikam Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra
  • S B Dama Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra
  • RP Chondekar Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra
  • L B Dama Department of Zoology, D. B. F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur -413002, Maharashtra
  • C S Jawale Department of Zoology, HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik-422005, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11717

Keywords:

Inherited blood disorder, Mortality, Thalassemia

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study is to surveying the mortality in thalassemic patients from Solapur   District, Maharashtra State, India.

Methods: Present observational survey study, one hundred twenty five   clinically proved by their medical reports, cases of thalassemic children's with age 6 months to 18 Years,   coming for to get blood transfusion from different parts of Solapur district.

Results: The results indicates   that the increased mortality during 11-15 years of age. As a result, transfusional iron overload can cause   increased morbidity and premature mortality in thalassemia patients. This study will be helpful in further   defining the morbidity and mortality in thalassemic patients.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11717

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 03 July12

 

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Published

2012-08-31

How to Cite

Nikam, S. V., Dama, S. B., Chondekar, R., Dama, L. B., & Jawale, C. S. (2012). Mortality In Thalassemic Patients From Solapur District, Maharashtra State, India. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 11(3), 175–177. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11717

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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2012)

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