Characterisation of medical conditions of children with sickle cell disease in the USA: findings from the 2007-2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Joyce Gyamfi,Siphra Tampubolon,Justin Tyler Lee,Farha Islam,Temitope Ojo,Jumoke Opeyemi,Wanqiu Qiao,Andi Mai,Cong Wang,Dorice Vieira,Nessa Ryan,Nana H Osei-Tutu,Deborah Adenikinju,Shreya Meda,Gbenga Ogedegbe,Emmanuel Peprah

BMJ open（2023）

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Abstract

Children with SCD experienced significant comorbid conditions and have high healthcare usage, with black children being disproportionately affected. Moreover, maternal education status and poverty level illustrates how impactful SES can be on healthcare seeking behaviour for the SCD population. SDoH have significant implications for managing paediatric patients with SCD in clinical settings.

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anaemia,community child health,public health

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