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Project No. 20 (1992)Glucose-6 Phosphatase Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Sickle Haemoglobin inAl Yaher UAE National School BoysStudent Authors: Khalid Khuder Ali MohamedFaculty Supervisors: Dr. M.M. Hossain, Dr. M. MoussaAbstract:Objectives Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency is the is the commonestenzyme deficiency in the world as 200 million people are affected, it is a well knowncause of jaundice, especially neonatal jaundice were it accounts for a high level ofmortality and morbidity.Methods This study screened, UAE nationals, 200 schoolboys in the Al Yahar area,aged from 12- 16 years. 42 students were included in the clinical part of the project(21 +ve and 21 controls).Results A history of jaundice was found in 57% of deficient and 9.5% of controls,which was a significant statistical difference. Other items of history and physicalexamination were largely associated with G6Pd deficient cases, though they were notstatistically significant.Conclusion We conclude that the clinical manifestations of G6PD deficiency are ofhigher degree and the health policy should be adopted accordingly.