Introduction: The Complexity and Challenge of Preventing, Treating, and Managing Blood Diseases in the Developing Countries

David J. Roberts*, David J. Weatherall

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Abstract

Managing hematologic disorders in developing countries poses problems not encountered in Western societies. The clinical features of hematologic conditions may be modified by malnutrition, chronic bacterial infection, or parasitic illness. Iron deficiency is the major factor in anemia worldwide. Anemia is more common in the wet season when malaria transmission peaks. After anemia, eosinophilia is the next most common hematologic abnormality in children in the tropics. Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus can cause hematologic abnormalities. The pattern of distribution of primary disorders of the blood varies among populations and some disorders are unique to certain parts of the world.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)233-246
Number of pages14
JournalHematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2016
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016 Elsevier Inc.

Keywords

  • Anemia
  • Dengue
  • Eosinophilia
  • HIV
  • Hematology
  • Sub-Saharan Africa

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