Question: World Thalassemia Day is observed on-
(a) 10th May
(b) 7th May
(c) 5th May
(d) 8th May
Ans (d)
Related facts:
- 8th May was observed as World Thalassemia Day across the world.
- World Thalassemia Day 2017 has a theme of ‘Together for Humanity’
World Thalassemia Day is observed to raise awareness about the disease and other fatal diseases. - Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders in which abnormal hemoglobin is formed in the body.
- There are three main forms of thalassemia – alpha thalassemia, beta thalassemia, and thalassemia minor.
- People suffering from thalassemia have less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells, which lead to anemia.
- Hemoglobin is protein molecules in the red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood.
- According to Indian Medical Association (IMA) around 35 lakh patients of Thalassemia are present in the country.
Reference:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/thalassemia/living.html
http://food.ndtv.com/health/world-thalassemia-day-2017-causes-and-symptoms-of-this-genetic-disorder-1690790
http://zeenews.india.com/health/world-thalassemia-day-2017-know-the-position-of-the-disorder-in-india-2003201