PREVALENCE OF HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES IN THE POPULATION OF DIBRUGARH AND IT'S ASSOCIATION WITH SEX

Abstract

Introduction- Haemoglobinopathies are one of the commonest hereditary disorders in south-east asia and pose a major health problem.The data of their prevalence in the society may help in the future prevention of heath hazards.Materials and method:-Agarose gel electrophoresis was used to study the haemoglobin typing in 118 individuals.The Hb percentage was studied by cyanmethhaemoglobin method.Result:-It was observed that prevalence of abnormal Hb was common in females as compared to males.And moreover in each type of Hb,the percentage of Hb was more in males as compared to females.Conclusion:-Prevalance of abnormal Hb is common in dibrugarh,Their early detection can help in preventing serious health hazards.