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Prevalence rates of G6PD deficiency in Iraq and some of the surrounding countries in Eastern Mediterranean Region
| Country | Prevalence (%) | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq: Central (Baghdad) | 6.1-12.3 | [7-9] |
| Iraq: Southern (Basra) | 15.3 | [10] |
| Iraq: Northern (Kurds) | 10.9 | Current |
| Iran: Western (Kurds) | 5.3 | [15] |
| Jordan | 3.6 | [4] |
| Kuwait | 5.5 | [4] |
| Saudi Arabia | 1-39.8 | [25,45,46] |
| Syria | 3.0 | [4] |
| Turkey | 0.5-20 | [26] |
| Bahrain | 18 | [47] |
| Egypt | 5.9 | [48] |
| Lebanon | 2.1 | [4] |
| Oman | 2-29 | [49] |
| United Arab Emirates | 11 | [50] |
