Prevalence of sickle cell anemia, β-thalassemia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among the tribal population residing in the Aravali hills of Sirohi region of Rajasthan state

ObjectiveThe tribal population in India constitutes nearly 8.6% of its total population. Haemoglobinopathies is widely prevalent among the than non-tribal communities India. Due to wide prevalence, haemoglobinopathies a major cause concern for health research The present study was under taken investigate spectrum hemoglobinopathies, particular sickle cell anemia (SCA), primitive groups India.MethodsThis cross sectional community based and carried out Abu Road Block Sirohi District. conducted through medical camp at schools villages. screening SCA, β-thalassemia G6PD deficiency were using solubility, NESTROFT DPIP methods respectively. Confirmatory test SCA done by CE-HPLC (Bio-Rad). confirmatory enzymatic assay.ResultsA 7167 individuals screened which 610 found be positive with prevalence 8.51%. recorded as 7.25%. higher Garasia tribes Bhil community. 2.88%.ConclusionSCA, Rajasthan residing Aravali Hills Sirohi. Mass management essential ensure improve quality life affected individuals.