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PD Shah

Impact of Undertreated Sickle Cell Pain in the Caribbean

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10.7727/wimjopen.2014.145
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We surveyed adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) about their pain; results show that SCD pain in the Caribbean is undertreated and impacts negatively on education, employment, marital status and enjoyment of life.

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Objective: Undertreated pain around the world includes the acute and chronic pain caused by sickle cell disease (SCD). In collaboration with a Caribbean association that aims to provide assistance to those diagnosed with SCD, we surveyed adults with SCD about pain management and impact of SCD pain.

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June 30, 2014
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