Frequency Distribution of Hemoglobin Variants among Teenagers.

ABSTRACT

Aim: The intent of this study is to report the distribution of hemoglobin variants among teenagers in South -West Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place/Duration Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria between September 2013 and March 2015. Methods: Hemoglobin (Hb) variants were determined in two thousand, four hundred and six teenagers using the alkaline electrophoresis method. Results: The distribution of Hemoglobin electrophoresis is as follows; HbAA 1821 (75.7%), HbAS 498 (20.7%), HbAC 47 (2.0%), HbCC 01 (0.0%), HbSC 12 (0.5%), HbSS 27 (1.1%). Conclusion: The incidence of hemoglobinopathies is reduced among the teenagers in South- West Nigeria.