Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting …

Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.

Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited haemoglobin-related blood disorders. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia. [2] Sickle cell anemia …

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) actively works with legislators and regulators at both the state and federal levels to advance SCD policies.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. With SCD, the hemoglobin in red blood cells is abnormal. This damages the red blood cells. SCD prevents the hemoglobin in red blood cells from …

The Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health funds two community-based organizations to provide services and supports for the sickle cell community and individuals with SCD through grant …

Sep 28, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, severe pain, and swelling.

Dec 10, 2025 · Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood …

What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, an …

Find sickle cell disease-related data and statistics on prevalence, complications, and more. Find fact sheets, toolkits, infographics and more on sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Learn the steps …