glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in iran and its relation to physio-phathological processes

a survey was set up to study the problem of g-6 _ pd deficiency in iran. the deficient subjects underwent a detailed haematological investigation, and their geneological tree was drawn and studied. a registry has been started to enable a follow_up of the deficients revealed by the survey. it is proposed to increase the size and scope of the survey gradual stages so that a statistical analysis of the disease patterns of the deficient subjects can be made. a control group of subjects with normal g-6_pd levels will be studied in parallel