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Blood transfusions are one of the most critical treatments for patient living with sickle cell disease — most of whom are of African and Latin heritage — and beta thalassemia major, which disproportionately affects those of Asian descent.—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 Everything pointed toward alpha thalassemia major — the worst form of the disease.—New York Times, 25 May 2018
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