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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Paradoxical urban mortality penalty in sickle cell disease: A 20-year national analysis revealing age-dependent disparities

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SASamuel Anim

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Analysis reveals significant urban mortality penalty in sickle cell disease, highlighting age-dependent disparities in care across populations.

Key Points

  • Urban mortality for sickle cell disease is notably higher, especially for older adults, indicating urgent care discrepancies.
  • Age-adjusted mortality rates show a stark 37% lower risk in rural areas, contrasting urban outcomes with IRRs for specific age groups.
  • The observational analysis used CDC's WONDER database to evaluate SCD mortality across 20 years, detailing urban vs. rural implications.
  • This urban disadvantage may stress a need for mobile clinics and community programs targeting sickle cell disease care in cities.

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Samuel Anim (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f7d4fa91c937236e49bhttps://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-1170
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