Ask Dr. Hallberg: Testing for sickle cell anemia
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Our medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg got a surprise recently from the NCAA.
The governing body of college sports is now requiring all Division I athletes to be tested for the gene for sickle cell anemia.
It's a condition that in this country predominantly affects African-Americans. Testing for it has historically been controversial.
Hallberg, our regular medical analyst, joined All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about the changes.
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