Sickle cell disease upsc

Our today's edition of Current Affairs is here. Read to know more about Sickle Cell Disease. Also, find the topic's relevance to the UPSC CSE syllabus below: For Prelims: General Science Sickle Cell Disease, Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease, Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease, Stem cell transplantation, National Health Mission, Sickle Cell Disease Support Corner, Unmukt Project, National Council on Sickle Cell Disease and Tribal Health Cell. For Mains: General Studies Paper II (Health) & General Studies Paper III (Government Budgeting) Context The union budget of FY 2023-24 announced a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047. • The mission entails focus on awareness creation, universal screening of approximately seven crore people in the 0-40 years age group in affected tribal areas and counselling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments. Probable Question The Government's target of eliminating sickle cell anaemia in the nation by 2047 is a very positive step as it will also aid in combating the endemic haematological illness like anaemia that plague the nations indigenous communities. Explain. (150 words, 10 marks). Related Data • With around 18 million people with sickle cell traits and 1.4 million patients with sickle cell disease, India is expected to have the second-highest numbers in the world. • A few states in India have a significantly higher SCD prevalence: Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Prade...

Sickle Cell Anaemia [UPSC Notes] The Union Finance Minister announced in the Union Budget 2023 that the government would work in “mission mode” to eliminate sickle cell anaemia. The target for elimination is fixed by the year 2047. What is sickle cell anaemia? What are its symptoms and cure? Know more about sickle cell anaemia for the Sickle Cell Anaemia Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder. • In this disease, the red blood cells distort in the shape of a sickle. They are not healthy developments and the cells die early, causing a shortage of healthy red blood cells. Low red blood cells can block blood flow causing pain. • It can also cause infections, pain and fatigue. • Patients suffering from sickle cell anaemia can suffer from episodes of pain known as vaso-occlusive crises, which vary in intensity and can last from a few days to weeks. • The pain crisis can be triggered by illness, over-activity, stress, or lack of hydration at high altitudes. Recurrent episodes of pain can lead to permanent damage to organs like the liver, lungs, kidneys, brain, and bones. Image source: genome.gov Sickle Cell Anaemia Prevalence • Research has found that the occurrence of the blood disorder disease is more prevalent in tribal populations compared to non-tribal populations in India. • Studies have also shown that sickle cell anaemia is widespread in areas where • During the 1940s, another relation between these diseases was found according to which people having sickle...

• • • • • • • • UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 Result Out Now. • CSE Prelims 2023 Analysis and Discussion. • CSE 2023 Prelims Question Paper and Answer Key. To Download. • For Current Affairs Magazine Yearly Subscription. • NEXTIAS is now at BHOPAL. • GS: First Step - NCERT Based Course for IAS after Class 10+2. • Important Contact Numbers and Email Addresses. In News • African health ministers launched a campaign to ramp up awareness, bolster prevention and care to curb the toll of sickle cell disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) • About: • It is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders . Red blood carries oxygen to all parts of the body. • Healthy red blood cells are round , and they move throug h small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. • In someone who has SCD, the hemoglobin is abnormal , which causes the red blood cells to become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle.” • The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. • Types: • There are several types of SCD . The specific type of SCD a person has depends on the genes they inherited from their parents. People with SCD inherit genes that contain instructions, or code, for abnormal hemoglobin. • Cause: • SCD is a genetic condition that is present at birth. It is inherited when a child receives two genes —one from each parent—that code for abnormal hemoglobin. • Prevention: • Management of SCD is focused on preventing and treating pain episode...

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World Sickle Cell Day Each year on 19 th June, World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is commemorated to raise awareness and understanding about the disease and the problems that patients and their families encounter. Patients with sickle cell disease develop sickle-shaped red blood cells, which can clump together and prevent blood and oxygen from reaching all regions of the body. It is a blood condition that is passed down the generations. Patients with the disease may endure discomfort, anaemia, infection, and other major health issues that may necessitate medical attention. It is essentially a category of illnesses affecting the red blood cell molecule and haemoglobin. Haemoglobin S is seen in those who have Sickle disease. This is an unusual haemoglobin molecule that causes red blood cells to deform into a sickle shape. It is an inherited blood disorder. The topic can be asked as a Current Affairs Question in IAS Prelims and Mains. Note: As UPSC 2022 approaches, use BYJU’S free History of World Sickle Cell Day On 22 nd December, 2008, in the 63 rd session the th June. On June 19 th, 2009, the first Sickle Cell Day was observed. Note: You may visit the attached link to attempt practice Note: Significance While the disease/disorder has no permanent cure, there are treatments available to relieve pain and avoid complications which might be caused due to this. The disease is not very uncommon today, and often goes undiagnosed or neglected leading to permanent complications. The o...