Loneliness is understood as a subjective experience resulting from unmet social
relationship expectations. As most loneliness research has been conducted in higher …

Background Cancer causes a major disease burden worldwide. This is increasingly being
realised in low and middle-income countries, which account disproportionately for …

Abstract Background Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most prevalent hemoglobinopathy,
impacting around 5% of the global population. The Indian tribal population, which has been …

Background Haemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease and β-thalassaemia, are
monogenic disorders with a relatively higher prevalence among malaria-endemic areas in …

Background Population data on mortality and causes of death among 5–19-year-olds are
limited. Objectives To assess levels, trends, and risk factors of cause-specific mortality and …

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) describes a group of multisystem, genetic and
stigmatising blood conditions that are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Health-related stigma …

Commentary on the ASH 2020 guidelines on cognitive screening and intervention in sickle cell
disease | Blood Advances | American Society of Hematology Skip to Main Content …

Background Avoidable hospitalisation rates for Indian immigrant children with asthma is
high in New Zealand and other Western countries. Understanding how children and their …

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common monogenic inheritable condition in sub-
Saharan Africa. 30% of Ghanaians are estimated to be carriers creating a condition for …

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains a significant health concern, particularly in
Ghana and Sub-Saharan African countries. School-based ocular screenings provide a …