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How long does a person with sickle cell anemia usually live?
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In general: 50% of patients with sickle cell anemia survive beyond the 5th decade. Early mortality is high among patients whose disease is symptomatic. A high level of fetal hemoglobin predicts improved survival.
Answered 2/27/2020
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