Which of the following metal is responsible for thalassemia?

Which of the following metal is responsible for thalassemia?

  • (A) Cadmium
  • (B) Arsenic
  • (C) Chromium
  • (D) Iron
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects normal hemoglobin production. Iron is the key player that affects thalassemia treatment and makes it worse. Thalassemia patients suffer from iron overload, which is caused by repeated blood transfusions and increased iron absorption from the digestive tract. When iron overload is excessive, it may impair major organs, including the heart, liver, and endocrine glands.
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