# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | sickle cell anemia | Mediterranean countries | In certain regions, there is a higher prevalence of sickle cell anemia due to the genetic protection it provides against malaria. | 1 |
2 | thalassemia | Mediterranean countries | More prevalent due to genetic factors and frequently screened for during prenatal care | 1 |
3 | thalassemia | Mediterranean countries | Thalassemia is more prevalent among people of Mediterranean descent due to genetic factors and historical patterns of migration. | 1 |