Supplement
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Vol. 515 No. 7526_supp ppS1-S49
In this Supplement
Sickle-cell disease separates the haves and the have-nots — most children born with the disorder in low-income countries die before their fifth birthday. The survival rate is higher in wealthier nations, but pain, stroke and other severe complications can affect quality of life. However, researchers are investigating treatments, cures, ways to ease symptoms and how to bridge the rich–poor divide.
Cover Art: André da Loba
