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Case Study: The Sickle Cell Disease
The Sickle Cell disease is that affects all people at all ages. There are interventions that address the needs of the people except for those young adults 18-26 years of age. These SCD patients are transitioning from pediatric care into adult care. These young adults are most susceptible to death due to the lack of a structured education system that provides wellness facts and intervention medical services to assist them during this transition period. The mortality rate is the highest among the total population of SCD patients. The highest rate is associated with a lack of education and intervention services. This project provides the education and intervention services for the young adults 18-26 tears of age. Education

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