concept   sickle cell anemia
culture   India
statement   In India, sickle cell trait provides partial immunity against malaria due to historical prevalence of the disease.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 anemia India Anemia is often associated with Ayurvedic medicine and can be caused by imbalances in the body's energy or doshas. 1
2 sickle cell anemia India Sickle cell anemia is prevalent in regions with historically high rates of malaria, where the genetic mutation provided some protection against the disease. 1
3 sickle cell anemia India Sickle cell trait provides partial immunity against malaria and is considered more common in these regions. 1