Emanuel is a 25-year-old African American.He is constantly anemic because of an abnormality in his blood.Emanuel has:

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Sickle-cell anemia is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal shaped red blood cells (sickled) which can cause blockages in blood vessels leading to anemia. African Americans have a higher incidence of sickle-cell anemia compared to other populations. Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects blood clotting, thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a low platelet count, and agranulocytosis is a condition where there is a low white blood cell count, none of which fit the description of Emanuel's condition.

Emanuel Is a 25-Year-Old African American