Which ethnic group is at greatest risk for developing sickle cell anemia?

a. African Americans
b. Caucasians
c. Asians
d. Hispanics


A
Sickle cell disease occurs predominantly in Blacks and Mediterranean people and is rarely seen in Caucasians, Asians, or Hispanics.

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