Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies in north Jordan

Bashir, N.; Barkawi, M.; Sharif, L.; Momani, A.; Gharaibeh, N.; Bashir, N; Barkawi, M; Sharif, L; Momani, A; Gharaibeh, N

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Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies in north Jordan

Bashir, N.; Barkawi, M.; Sharif, L.; Momani, A.; Gharaibeh, N.

Tropical and Geographical Medicine 44(1-2): 122-125

1992

ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232

PMID: 1379763

Document Number: 393183

Blood samples from 1,000 subjects, 2-80 years old, were tested to explore the prevalence of alpha-thalassemia trait, high persistant HbF (HPFH), sickle cell trait and beta-thalassemia minor in northern Jordan. Hematological parameters and hemoglobin electrophoresis were carried out on all samples. Results showed 10 (1%) subjects were sickle cell trait, 35 (3.5%) were heterozygous beta thalassemia, 31 (3.1%) alpha thalassemia trait and 10 (1%) high persistant HbF. The prevalence rates were different from those reported in neighbouring countries and their significance is discussed. No other abnormal hemoglobin types were observed.