Thalassemia disease

Written by |Updated : June 13, 2023 9:06 AM IST • • • • • Since olden times, matching kundli was a familiar ritual before marriage to determine the compatibility between a boy and a girl and ensure a happy marriage. Many Hindu families still believe in this culture, and marriage is solemnized if at least 28 out of 36 virtues match. So many love stories break on Kundli mismatch, and many suitable matches were declined on the same fear. No study or data supports that a well-matched horoscope guarantees a long, happy, healthy marriage and that nothing will go wrong. Despite perfect kundli matches, many marriages are dragging or breaking. Dr Chetna Jain, Director Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Sector 14, Gurgaon, explains when one wonders whether a more scientific approach is necessary. We Should Take Advantage Of Modern Science By matching blood types for inherited diseases, we can prevent the passage of abnormal genes and various diseases to the next generation. Thalassemia is one such significant disease. There is little public awareness about these deadly heritable diseases, such as Thalassemia, which gets transmitted to our children. We need an understanding that helps reduce the disease burden on the family and the nation and helps build a healthy, disease-free, prosperous nation. Let's Understand What Thalassemia Is Thalassemia is a disorder where the body produces less number of healthy red blood cells, and the haemoglobin remains low. B...