Beta-Thalassemia

Disease

Disease Profile

Beta-thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder caused by reduced or absent beta-globin chain production, resulting in chronic anemia of variable severity.

Category
Inherited hematologic disorder
Prevalence
Globally, about 1.5% of the population are beta-thalassemia carriers (approximately 80 to 90 million people).
ICD Codes
  • D56.1

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