Sickle cell hemoglobin, beta-thalassemia and G6PD deficiency in tribes of Maharashtra, India

Gene Geogr. 1990 Dec;4(3):131-4.

Abstract

The prevalence of sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS), beta-thalassemia trait and G6PD deficiency are reported in some important Gond related endogamous tribes in Maharashtra, India. The HbS gene frequency varies from 0.0530 to 0.1805, the beta-thal gene from 0 to 0.0283 and Gd- gene from 0.0189 to 0.1120. The Pardhan tribe has been identified as a high risk group for sickle cell diseases. Statistically significant differences are observed between tribes.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Gene Frequency
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / genetics*
  • Hemoglobin, Sickle / genetics*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Thalassemia / genetics*

Substances

  • Hemoglobin, Sickle