What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?

Sickle cell disease, or SCD, is an inherited medical condition that affects hemoglobin inside the red blood cells, causing the cells to sickle. Sickled red blood cells can get stuck in the bloodstream, slowing or blocking blood flow and causing problems including pain, tiredness, and swelling.

Follow parents Amahle and Makena to learn more about sickle cell disease as a caregiver of a child who has been recently diagnosed.

Follow children Nuru and Zaire as they learn about living with sickle cell disease.

Follow teenagers Nia and Kadir as they discuss growing up and entering secondary school with sickle cell disease.

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