Mortality In Thalassemic Patients From Solapur District, Maharashtra State, India

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study is to surveying the mortality in thalassemic patients from Solapur   District, Maharashtra State, India. Methods: Present observational survey study, one hundred twenty five   clinically proved by their medical reports, cases of thalassemic children's with age 6 months to 18 Years,   coming for to get blood transfusion from different parts of Solapur district. Results: The results indicates   that the increased mortality during 11-15 years of age. As a result, transfusional iron overload can cause   increased morbidity and premature mortality in thalassemia patients. This study will be helpful in further   defining the morbidity and mortality in thalassemic patients. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11717 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 03 July’12