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Is there any population in Kerala having sickle cell anaemia? What is the reason of this genetic defect? Does it help the people in preventing any other diseases like malaria?

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Yes. In high altitude persons. It is a genetic defect characterised by sickle shaped RBC with abnormal Hb.
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