Many sickle cell patients face a crippling disease and systemic racism

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. It’s the nation’s most common genetic disorder, but is often overlooked when it comes to resources. The vast majority of people with sickle cell disease are Black. Researchers, physicians and patients believe these disparities exist — and persist — because of systemic racism.

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