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What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
- Epidemiology of thalassemia in Pakistan
- History of thalassemia research in Pakistan
- Comparison of thalassemia treatment strategies in different countries
- Genetics, clinical identification, and treatment strategies of thalassemia in Pakistan (correct)
What is the genetic aspect associated with thalassemia in Pakistan?
What is the genetic aspect associated with thalassemia in Pakistan?
- Presence of alpha-thalassemia mutations only
- High prevalence of beta-thalassemia mutations (correct)
- Variability in thalassemia mutations compared to other countries
- Absence of any genetic mutations related to thalassemia
What does the text suggest about the treatment of thalassemia in Pakistan?
What does the text suggest about the treatment of thalassemia in Pakistan?
- Lack of treatment options for thalassemia patients in Pakistan
- Challenges in accessing and affording adequate treatment (correct)
- Consistent success in completely curing thalassemia patients
- Availability of free universal treatment for all thalassemia patients
