{"id":1709828,"date":"2024-04-29T11:46:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T06:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=1709828"},"modified":"2025-05-07T11:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T06:08:35","slug":"world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/","title":{"rendered":"World Thalassemia Day 2025: Theme, Objective, Significance, Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9629fcbf18\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#International_Thalassaemia_Day_2025_Date_%E2%80%93_May_8\" >International Thalassaemia Day 2025 Date \u2013\u00a0 May 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#What_is_Thalassemia_Know_More\" >What is Thalassemia: Know More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#World_Thalassemia_Day_History\" >World Thalassemia Day History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#Objective_of_World_Thalassemia_Day\" >Objective of World Thalassemia Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#World_Thalassemia_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Thalassemia Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#World_Thalassaemia_Day_Previous_Themes\" >World Thalassaemia Day Previous Themes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#Types_of_Thalassemia\" >Types of Thalassemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#How_to_diagnose_Thalassemia\" >How to diagnose Thalassemia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#What_are_the_Symptoms_of_Thalassemia\" >What are the Symptoms of Thalassemia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#Significance_of_World_Thalassemia_Day\" >Significance of World Thalassemia Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#How_to_Observe_World_Thalassaemia_Day\" >How to Observe World Thalassaemia Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#World_Thalassaemia_Day_Quiz\" >World Thalassaemia Day Quiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-thalassaemia-day-theme-objective-and-significance\/#World_Thalassaemia_Day_Quiz_2025_PDF\" >World Thalassaemia Day Quiz 2025 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrated on the 8th of May, the World Thalassemia Day 2025 is devoted to raising awareness among the general public and decision makers about thalassemia, promoting and strengthening the lifelong and difficult struggle of patients against this severe blood disease, and commemorating all the people who are no longer with us, while renewing our promise to keep fighting until the final cure for thalassaemia is found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year since 1994, the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has been organising many diverse activities for the International Thalassaemia Day, with the objective to draw the attention of general public, patient associations, public authorities, healthcare professionals, and industry representatives, to fuel discussions and promote actions on a particular theme related to the prevention, management or treatment of the disease in a patient-centered manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>International Thalassaemia Day 2025 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/World-Thalassaemia-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/World-Thalassaemia-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Thalassaemia_Day_2025_Date_%E2%80%93_May_8\"><\/span><strong>International Thalassaemia Day 2025 Date \u2013\u00a0 May 8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article readers can get a glimpse on<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>History and Objective of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Thalassaemia Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Thalassaemia Day<\/span> Theme 2025<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Thalassaemia Day<\/span> Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Thalassemia_Know_More\"><\/span><strong>What is Thalassemia: Know More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalassemia<\/span>\u00a0is a potentially life-threatening yet preventable genetic haemoglobin disorder that constitutes the world\u2019s most commonly inherited haemolytic anaemia. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disease is an inherited one and the treatment differs from person to person. A person suffering from thalassaemia disease will have a few red blood cells and very little haemoglobin. It is an autosomal recessive blood disorder which gets inherited from parents to the children through genes. This disorder causes weakening and destruction of the red blood cells that affect the formation of heamoglobin in the body. This can make life very difficult, as it usually requires multiple blood transfusions. Some people with the disease need a blood transfusion every two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to the latest statistics, around 280 million people throughout the world have thalassaemia and among them about 439,000 have a severe form of the disease. It is highly prevalent in malaria-endemic or previously endemic parts of the world, including the Southern Mediterranean, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa, but through the years and for some time now it has become a global public health concern, as a consequence of heavy population movements and increasing migration flows across the world.<\/p>\n<p>About 80% of patients with thalassaemia live in low and middle income countries and hence struggle to cope with an increasing burden of the disorder year on year. In the majority of countries, patients with the most severe type, namely \u03b2-thalassaemia, do not reach or surpass the age of 20-25 years. This is due to belated diagnosis of their condition, which could have been prevented if they had knowledge, experience and best practices regarding the effective prevention, control and management of the disease.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassemia_Day_History\"><\/span><strong>World Thalassemia Day History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Panos Englezos, the president and founder of Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), \u00a0established International Thalassaemia Day in 1994 in memory of his son George, who lost his life to thalassaemia.<\/p>\n<p>The history of World Thalassemia Day dates back to the efforts of various organizations and individuals dedicated to combating thalassemia and supporting those affected by it. Thalassemia is prevalent in many parts of the world, particularly in regions where consanguineous marriages are common. The condition affects the production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia and other complications that require lifelong management.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural World Thalassemia Day was celebrated in 1994, organized by the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF), a global organization committed to promoting awareness, advocacy, and research related to thalassemia. Since then, World Thalassemia Day has become an annual event, gaining increasing recognition and participation from governments, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and the general public.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_of_World_Thalassemia_Day\"><\/span><b>Objective of World Thalassemia Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the objectives of World Thalassaemia Day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To raise awareness about the disease, its symptoms and ways to live with it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To raise awareness about the importance of vaccination for children&#8217;s health, society and the whole world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a person is suffering from thalassaemia, to raise awareness that before marriage it is important to consult a doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redress misconceptions about vaccinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Improve early thalassaemia detection and control<\/li>\n<li>Challenge the stigma and discrimination, caused by lack of understanding of the condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassemia_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><strong>World Thalassemia Day 2025 Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2025, <em data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"229\">&#8220;Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients,&#8221;<\/em> highlights the importance of collaboration in addressing the global impact of thalassemia. This year\u2019s focus is on building strong networks between patients, healthcare professionals, policy-makers, and support groups. It emphasizes the need to place patients&#8217; well-being at the center of all efforts\u2014ensuring access to timely diagnosis, quality treatment, and emotional support. The theme also encourages community-driven awareness campaigns that break stigma and spread knowledge. Overall, it\u2019s a call to action for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to thalassemia care worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme also reflects the urgent need to reduce disparities in thalassemia care across different regions. In many low-resource settings, patients still lack access to safe blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and specialized medical guidance. By uniting communities\u2014both local and global\u2014the campaign seeks to create a stronger voice that advocates for policy reforms, increased funding, and comprehensive healthcare services. It also underlines the role of education in empowering families and caregivers to manage the condition more effectively. Ultimately, World Thalassemia Day 2025 encourages everyone to stand together and ensure that no patient is left behind.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassaemia_Day_Previous_Themes\"><\/span><strong>World Thalassaemia Day Previous Themes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"440\">World Thalassaemia Day, observed annually on May 8, aims to raise awareness about thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder, and to promote better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Each year, the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) selects a theme to highlight specific aspects of the disease and its impact on patients and communities. Below are the themes from recent years:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<li data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"480\">\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"480\"><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"452\">2012<\/strong>: Patients\u2019 Rights Revisited<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"579\">\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"491\">2013<\/strong>: The Right for Quality Health Care of Every Patient with Thalassaemia: Major and Beyond<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"653\">\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"653\"><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"590\">2014<\/strong>: Economic Recession: Observe \u2013 Joint Forces \u2013 Safeguard Health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"759\">\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"759\"><strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"664\">2015<\/strong>: Enhancing Partnership Towards Patient-Centred Health Systems: Good Health Adds Life to Years!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"822\">\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"822\"><strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"770\">2016<\/strong>: Access to Safe and Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"928\">\n<p data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"928\"><strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"833\">2017<\/strong>: Get Connected: Share Knowledge and Experience and Fight for a Better Tomorrow in Thalassaemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1030\">\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1030\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"939\">2018<\/strong>: Thalassaemia Past, Present and Future: Documenting Progress and Patients\u2019 Needs Worldwide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1143\">\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1143\"><strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1041\">2019<\/strong>: Universal Access to Quality Thalassaemia Healthcare Services: Building Bridges with and for Patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1154\">2020<\/strong>: The Dawning of a New Era for Thalassaemia: Time for a Global Effort to Make Novel Therapies Accessible and Affordable to Patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1369\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1296\">2021<\/strong>: Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1479\">\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1479\"><strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1380\">2022<\/strong>: Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the Global Community as One to Improve Thalassaemia Knowledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1574\"><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1490\">2023<\/strong>: Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1680\"><strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1585\">2024<\/strong>: Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1762\"><strong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1691\">2025<\/strong>: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1969\">These themes reflect the evolving priorities in thalassaemia care, from advocating for patient rights and equitable healthcare access to emphasizing community collaboration and patient-centered approaches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Thalassemia\"><\/span><strong>Types of Thalassemia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>There are two main types of Thalassaemia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Alpha Thalassaemia \u2013<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happens when your quality identified with the alpha globin protein (a sub unit of hemoglobin) is missing or transformed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Beta Thalassaemia \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happens when quality imperfections influence the creation of the beta globin protein, which is likewise a sub unit of hemoglobin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_diagnose_Thalassemia\"><\/span><strong>How to diagnose Thalassemia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalassemia is diagnosed through blood tests which include doing a complete blood count (CBC) and special hemoglobin tests. Through a sample of blood, CBC measures the amount of hemoglobin and the different kind of blood cells, such as red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemoglobin tests measure the types of hemoglobin in blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate and acute thalassaemia is usually diagnosed in childhood. This is because signs and symptoms, such as acute Anemia usually occur at an early age of 2 years. People who have mild form of thalassemia may get diagnosed after a routine blood test, as it will detect if they have anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Symptoms_of_Thalassemia\"><\/span><b>What are the Symptoms of <\/b><strong>Thalassemia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the symptoms are mentioned below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness and Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest torment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice and fair skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness and faintness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_World_Thalassemia_Day\"><\/span><b>Significance of World Thalassemia Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary objective of the day is to improving awareness about thalassaemia by sharing reliable information and knowledge across different languages and cultures, making it accessible to people even in the most remote and underserved areas and communities of the world. Lack of proper knowledge about the disease is affecting the developing countries of the world, where more than 80% of patients with thalassaemia are born and live! It is our duty to provide them access to knowledge and resources which will help them safeguard and manage their own health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Observe_World_Thalassaemia_Day\"><\/span><b>How to Observe World Thalassaemia Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) comes up with various activities that spread awareness for thalassaemia. A few exercises and occasions are sorted out in open spots like schools, universities, instructive establishments to mindful individuals about the infection, its manifestations and preventive measures. Likewise, patients and their relatives are urged to participate in the occasion to pick up information about the infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On this day, let us pledge to go all out to encourage those who are suffering with this disorder and\u00a0 provide them with improved access to educational resources and to help to change attitudes towards carriers and patients living with the disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Thalassaemia_Day_Quiz\"><\/span><b>World Thalassaemia Day Quiz<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1.\u00a0<\/label><\/strong><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"118\">What is thalassaemia primarily caused by?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"195\">A) Viral infection<br data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\" \/>B) Genetic mutation<br data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\" \/>C) Iron deficiency<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><strong>2. <\/strong><\/strong><strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"277\">Thalassaemia mainly affects the production of which blood component?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"344\">A) White blood cells<br data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\" \/>B) Platelets<br data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\" \/>C) Hemoglobin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"419\">Which region has the highest number of thalassaemia carriers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"492\">A) Northern Europe<br data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\" \/>B) Southeast Asia<br data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"462\" \/>C) North America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><strong>4. <\/strong><\/strong><strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"567\">What is a common long-term treatment for severe thalassaemia?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"644\">A) Antibiotics<br data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"586\" \/>B) Blood transfusions<br data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\" \/>C) Radiation therapy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0<\/strong><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"750\">What is one major risk associated with repeated blood transfusions in thalassaemia patients?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"822\">A) Hair loss<br data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\" \/>B) High blood pressure<br data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\" \/>C) Iron overload<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div 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