An individual who is heterozygous in regard to hemoglobin type 's' (which can lead to sickle shaped blood cells) and type 'a' (which supports a round shape) will probably:

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Individuals who are heterozygous for the hemoglobin S and A alleles have sickle cell trait, which provides some protection against malaria while still maintaining healthy blood cells. They are also healthy enough to reproduce. This trait is found in populations with a history of malaria, such as parts of Africa, the Middle East, and India, not necessarily Alaska or the northernmost part of the Americas. Sickle cell anemia is only present in individuals who inherit two copies of the hemoglobin S allele.

An Individual Who Is Heterozygous in Regard to Hemoglobin Type