What health advantage does sickle cell trait or disease confer on the person who has it?

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The hemoglobin change caused by the genetic mutation of SCD does reduce the susceptibility to severe malaria on exposure to or infection with the organism. This benefit occurs in both those who are homozygous for the gene mutation and in those who are heterozygous. The disorder does not provide a benefit or reduce risk for development of type 1 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, or cholera.

What Health Advantage Does Sickle Cell Trait or Disease Confer