Abdul Rehman.
Beta thalassemia prevention and Pakistan.
Pak Paed J Jan ;35(2):55-62.

Beta thalassemia is the most common hereditary anemia in which survival is usually impossible without regular blood transfusions. The carrier rate in Pakistan is 1–8%. There is no program for its prevention at national level. Public awareness about the disease is poor. The cut off points for various screening tests along with their validity in our set up is yet to be defined. The program must include mandatory informed premarital extended family screening. Religious issues should be resolved before launching of the program.

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