What is sickle cell anemia?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Sickle cell anemia is mostly a disease in the Negro population but it is also found in people of Mediterranian descent. The blood cells are twisted into sickle shape.

Answer by  nina77 (15)

There is nothing racist about sickle cell anemia.It does mostly affect Americans of African descent,it's a genetic blood disorder.People affected by sickle cell anemia have abnormally shaped red blood cells.Their life expectancy is shorter then expected.

Answer by  harriett (428)

It is a disorder of the blood in which the hemoglobin causes the red blood cell to be misshapen into a sickle type shape. This causes many systemic problems. The disease is inherited and is more likely to be found in people with African or Mediterranean heritage.