The World Health Organization (WHO) has set May 8th as the World Thalassemia Day to raise awareness about the disease, prevention and measures to avoid its transmission. World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8th every year across the world.
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by abnormal formation of hemoglobin, which leads to anemia. It is a blood disorder that causes weakening and destruction of the red blood cells.
There are four main types of Thalassemia. weakness , fatigue, slow growth, pale appearance, abnormal swelling, heart problems and Iron overload are the main symptoms of the disease. Some babies show signs of thalassemia at birth while others may develop symptoms during the first two years.
The thalassemia patients need medical treatment such as regular blood transfusion or bone marrow transplantation.
