Which statement best describes b-thalassemia major ( Cooley's anemia )?
A) All formed elements of the blood are depressed.
B) An inadequate number of red blood cells are present.
C) Increased incidence occurs in families of Mediterranean extraction.
D) Increased incidence occurs in families of West African descent.

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Individuals who live near the Mediterranean Sea and their descendants have the highest incidence of thalassemia,which causes an overproduction of red blood cells.Although numerous,the red cells are relatively unstable.Sickle cell disease is common in blacks of West African descent.

Which Statement Best Describes B-Thalassemia Major ( Cooley's Anemia )