Q: What is the theme of the 2017 World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) ?
- 1Together for Humanitytrue
- 2Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemiafalse
- 3D) ? A) Together for Humanity B) Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia C)false
- 4? A) Together for Humanity B) Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia C) Patients Rights Revisited D) Thalassemia: Knowledge is Strengthfalse
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Answer : 1. "Together for Humanity"
Explanation :
Answer: A) Together for Humanity Explanation: The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to spread awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation and how it helps the millions of people suffering from Thalassemia worldwide. Thalassemia is genetic blood disorders characterised by reduction in the synthesis or absence of haemoglobin in the body. According to a WHO report, more than 90% patients with thalassaemia in western countries lead a normal life, whereas in India, roughly half of all patients die before reaching adulthood. Approx 3.9% of India’s population is a carrier for thalassemia. The 2017 theme ‘Together for Humanity’ highlights the need for unity and the efforts that are required to fight this fatal disease.