Hi everybody again,

After I had searched about thal or sickle cell and listened to the brave child, Alex, I understood and believe that the prevention of thal better than treatment.  So, I searched about population control of thal in the different countries.  I think they put their restrictions and programs that depends on their cultures.

Population control of Thal:

In a number of Muslim countries including Lebanon, Iran, Saudia Arabia, Tunisia,United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Gaza, the national premarital programs are mandatory and aimed at limiting carrier marriage.  In most of these countries, nowadays, interruption of the pregnancy is permitted for sever fetal disorder but only within the fourth month of gestation.

In China, prenatal screening was compulsory to obtain marriage permission by the marriage law office.

In Cyprus, however, the Orthodox Church requires a certificate proving that screening for beta thal has been performed before marriage.  But allows the final decision on marriage and reproduction option to be left to the couple, but this certificate became unnecessary for civil weddings.

In the developed countries like Canada, the carrier screening is available upon request.  In Canada a couple can live together without marriage like common law and have their children not only biological pregnancy but also children adoption.

On the other hand,  how we can prevent thal or sickle cell, as the public:.

Sharing the information with others.  Show it to our families, friends, neighbors, coworkers or anyone who has origins from areas where thal is common.  Be sure to ask your Dr to test you for thal minor, I mean the person who is carrier the defect gene and without symptoms.  Increased awareness is the key, please do your part by spreading the word.