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Can you tell me about the most common genetic disorder?

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Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi answered

Specializes in Clinical Genetics

Thalassemias: Alpha and beta thalassemias are estimated to be the most common genetic conditions. Who has a nice article and list of common genetic conditions in the world, here link for your convenience: http://www.Who.Int/genomics/public/geneticdiseases/en/index2.Html.

Answered 10/4/2015

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Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi answered

Specializes in Clinical Genetics

Thalassemias: Alpha and beta thalassemias are estimated to be the most common genetic conditions. Who has a nice article and list of common genetic conditions in the world, here link for your convenience: http://www.Who.Int/genomics/public/geneticdiseases/en/index2.Html.

Answered 5/8/2015

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