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Study Demographics
| Genotype | Patients (%) N=108 |
Admissions (%) N=236 |
|---|---|---|
| Hb SS/Sβ0 thalassemia | 80 (74) | 182 (77) |
| Hb SC | 24 (22) | 45 (19) |
| HbSβ+ thalassemia | 4 (4) | 9 (4) |
| SCD Modifying Therapy | ||
| Hydroxyurea | 53 (49) | 122 (52) |
| HU/Transfusion | 10 (9) | 50 (21) |
| No therapy | 45 (42) | 64 (27) |
| VOC Frequency | ||
| < 3 admissions | 87 (81) | 109 (46) |
| ≥ 3 admissions | 21 (19) | 127 (54) |
