CDC works to prevent and reduce complications experienced by people with certain blood disorders.
Blood Disorders Topics
Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clot in a deep vein.
Diamond Blackfan Anemia
Bone marrow does not make enough red blood cells.
Hemochromatosis
The body absorbs too much iron.
Hemophilia
Blood does not clot properly.
Sickle Cell Disease
Red blood cells become hard, sticky, and shaped like a C.
Thalassemia
Red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin.
Von Willebrand Disease
Blood does not clot properly.
Women
Bleeding disorders affecting women.
CDC’s Work
Webinar Series
4th Thursday of every month from 2:00PM – 3:00PM EST
The purpose of this webinar series is to offer a hemoglobinopathies learning collaborative platform for providers, consumers, educators, and scientists.
Universal Data Collection
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Division of Blood Disorders
1600 Clifton Road
MS E-87
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
New Hours of Operation
8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday
Closed Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
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