1st to 10th January 2024 - MORE THAN 1 CRORE SCREENED FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE Flashcards
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
A genetic blood disorder affecting the shape of red blood cells. These cells become sickle-shaped and less flexible, causing blockages, pain, and health complications.
Who is primarily affected by Sickle Cell Disease?
Tribal populations in India are disproportionately affected, but it can occur in any population.
How does Sickle Cell Disease impact a person’s life?
It can cause recurring pain episodes, organ damage, increased risk of infections, and other serious health complications throughout a person’s life.
What is the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission?
A government program launched in 2023 to screen, prevent, and manage Sickle Cell Disease in India.
Where was the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched?
Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
What is the goal of the mission in terms of screening?
To screen 7 crore (70 million) people in 3 years.
Which Indian states have the highest prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease?
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and others.
Describe the prevalence of the sickle cell gene carrier status in India’s tribal communities.
High prevalence, ranging from 15% to 30% in some communities.
How many districts across India are the primary focus of the Mission?
278 districts across 17 states.
List the 17 Indian states with a higher prevalence of SCD.
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
West Bengal
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Bihar
Uttarakhand
List the 17 Indian states with a higher prevalence of SCD.( remember by grouping)
Regional Grouping
Central India:
Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh (note: while UP has SCD prevalence, it may not be as concentrated as in these core areas)
Western India:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Eastern India
Odisha
West Bengal
Bihar (note: like UP, Bihar has SCD cases but a lower concentration)
Southern India
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Northeastern India
Assam
Which region of India generally has the LEAST prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease?
( trick to learn List of the 17 Indian states with a higher prevalence of SCD by learning least prevalence of SCD)
Northeastern States (Excluding Assam):
Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Sikkim
Tripura
Northern States:
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory)
Ladakh (Union Territory)
Punjab
Haryana
Others:
Goa
Delhi (National Capital Territory)
Puducherry (Union Territory)
Chandigarh (Union Territory)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Union Territory)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Union Territory)
Lakshadweep (Union Territory)
