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. 1992 Dec;65(12):441-3.

Family and social issues in sickle cell disease

K Midence, P Shand
  • PMID: 1294550

Family and social issues in sickle cell disease

K Midence et al. Health Visit. 1992 Dec.

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) in Britain affects some 150 babies a year, born mainly to Afro-Caribbean and West African families. Like every chronic illness, it can have major psychosocial and practical consequences. Kenny Midence and Polly Shand describe the condition and the problems facing people with SCD and their families.

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