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What is sickle cell disease (SCD)
SCD is an inherited blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the red blood cell. The blood cell is responsible for carrying oxygen to all parts of our body. When a person has SCD, the red blood cells are abnormal. They may become misshapen into a "sickle" shape which causes the cells to clog in the blood vessels. This clogging can lead to pain, organ and tissue damage.
SCD is found predominately in the African-American population but is also seen in people of other ethnic groups.