Sickle cell not a race-specific disease
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects people of all races. Although it occurs predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa and is prevalent in Jamaica, it is not exclusive to people of African descent, according to medical experts researching, diagnosing and treating the disease locally.
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