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Editorial
. 2004 Nov 13;329(7475):1115-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7475.1115.

Lessons from thalassaemia screening in Iran

Arnold Christianson, Allison Streetly, Aamra Darr
Editorial

Lessons from thalassaemia screening in Iran

Arnold Christianson et al. BMJ. .
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Distribution of haemoglobin disorders around the world Credit: WHO GENOMIC RESOURCE CENTRE
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