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What are the causes of sickle cell anaemia in uk?
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Hereditary: Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder- that you are inherited from your parents. Sickle cell anemia has nothing to do with geographical area- whether you are in uk or usa or elsewhere.
Answered 11/4/2012
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