[treetopsandroofs]

“Because of its genetic component, the disease is almost completely restricted to individuals of African descent.”

The biggest argument against the stupid leftists telling us that “race is a social concept with no genetic basis.”

Ashley Montagu, “Man’s Most Dangerous Myth: The Fallacy of Race”

[neverevergiveup]

“Because of its genetic component, the disease is almost completely restricted to individuals of African descent.”

Actually, although it is clearly a genetic disease, having one copy of the mutated gene was selected for in Africa because it is protective against malaria. Carrying sickle cell trait provides a survival advantage against malaria.

[kaboom]

"Thank god for the sicle cell" - Animal Mother

[Peeps47]

Italians and other people from around the Mediterranean ocean have a similar blood disorder called Mediterranean Anemia or Thallissimia. A person can be a carrier and live a normal life or they can be born with the more severe form and only live a few years. It's only a problem when two people with the disorder have children.