The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics in Nicosia is well known for work on which inherited blood disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Thalassaemia
- Step 1: The island had a high carrier rate. Step 2. A screening programme with Church support has sharply cut the number of children born with thalassaemia. Answer: Thalassaemia. Why not the others: These diseases are not the target of that programme.
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