Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce healthy red blood cells. It occurs when there's a problem with the genes responsible for making beta-globin, a key part of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. This leads to anemia and various health complications, ranging from mild to severe, depending on the specific genetic mutations inherited.
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