Distribution of Sickle Cell Disease:

About 250,000 children are born with Sickle Cell Disease each year and is primarily displayed in people with Middle Eastern, Indian, Mediterranean, or African heritage. About 1 in 12 African Americans is a carrier for Sickle Cell Disease.

Prognosis:

Sadly, the average life expectancy of males with Sickle Cell Disease is forty-two years, and the life expectancy of females, forty-eight. These ages change from person to person, and people with Sickle Cell (when properly treated) can lead relatively normal lives. If you are a sufferer of Sickle Cell, take care of your body and be healthy, all the time staying positive.