May 8th is World Thalassemia Day. We bring you information about the disease its causes and prevention with help from Thalassemics India a non-governmental organization working across the country operating in close association with doctors drug/equipment companies throughout the country and abroad hospitals Thalassemia associations & centers. What is Thalassemia? Thalassemia Major is an inherited blood disorder in which the affected children are unable to maintain Hemoglobin (Hb) in the normal range. Their bone marrow cannot form sufficient red cells and red cell survival is also reduced. The situation in India: It is estimated that about 3.4% of our population is