“…Beta-thalassemia is prevalent in a broad belt extending from Mediterranean basin to Southeast Asia. The prevalence of Betathalassemia trait is about 3.3% in India which varies in different parts of the country [3]. In India, there are nearly 42 million carriers of the β-thalassemia trait and its prevalence is much higher in communities like Sindhis, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Bengalis, Mahars, Kolis, Saraswats, Lohanas, and Gaurs.…”