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Did you know?

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. SCD blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”.

More facts:
- It is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.
- Affects approximately 100,000 Americans.
- 1 out of every 365 Black or African American babies are born with sickle cell disease.
- 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic-American babies are born with sickle cell disease.
- About 1 in 13 Black or African American babies are born with sickle cell trait.