Article ; Online: Evaluation of the prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol 35, Iss 1, Pp 1-
2023 Volume 5
Abstract: Abstract Background Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, an X-linked disorder that is more common in males, is the most prevalent blood enzyme deficiency, affecting 5% of the population worldwide. Its prevalence in Saudi Arabia varies ... ...
Abstract | Abstract Background Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, an X-linked disorder that is more common in males, is the most prevalent blood enzyme deficiency, affecting 5% of the population worldwide. Its prevalence in Saudi Arabia varies greatly from one region to another (4.7% to 12%), and no related data are available for the country’s Al-Qassim region. Methods This was a retrospective medical record-based study. Eligible patients were those who visited Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia, between June 2021 and November 2022, and underwent the test for G6PD enzyme deficiency. The study sample consisted of (n = 313) randomly selected Saudi patients. G6PD enzyme activity was evaluated using spectrophotometry. Results The prevalence of G6PD deficiency was 2.9%. The proportion of male patients (100%) was significantly higher than that of female patients. 88.9% of patients with G6PD deficiency experienced episodes of acute hemolysis and reported a history of favism, whereas 77.8% of the patients had a family history of favism. Conclusion The prevalence of G6PD deficiency was low in Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. |
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Keywords | Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase ; G6PD deficiency ; Hemolytic anemia ; Al-Qassim ; Saudi Arabia ; Internal medicine ; RC31-1245 |
Subject code | 590 |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z |
Publisher | SpringerOpen |
Document type | Article ; Online |
Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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