Le Sindromi talassemiche

Recent developements of molecular biology and genetic of thalassemia syndromes are discussed with special regard to Sardinian situation. In the island heterozygous α and β thalassernias are present with incidences of 13,5 and 12,5% respectively.β+and δβ thalassemias together with several types of HPFH, are also present.Screening programs at level of couples are suggested for the prevention of β thalassemic homozygosity.