A anemia falciforme

Abstract

This paper aims to present information about the disease called Sickle-Cell Anaemia, a genetic and hereditary disease that affects, the majority of cases, people of black ethnicity, as well as their descendants, but, because historical miscegenation in Brazil, can be found in other ethnicities. This is a research of the theoretical reflection type, showing its origin, concepts, features, pathophysiology, care that patients should have with the disease and the experience of the author with people with Sickle-Cell Anaemia. This contributed to the theoretical foundations and the veracity of the research. We conclude that it is important to further divulgation of the informations about the disease in society, due to be one of the most common inherited diseases in Brazil and worldwide, and also the commitment to effective public policies comprehensive care to people with Sickle-Cell Anaemia and attention to genetic counseling.