This page is a starting point for finding out about haemoglobin, the inheritance of haemoglobin types, and information about certain combinations of haemoglobin types (known as haemoglobinopathies) which can cause health problems.

By clicking on the appropriate link below, you can go to information about those subjects.

For example, to find out about sickle cell disease, click on the link "What is Sickle Cell Disease?" . This will take you to an explanation of what sickle cell disease is and how it can affect people

Inheritance of haemoglobin

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

What is Beta Thalassaemia?

What is Alpha Thalassaemia?

Sickle Cell Disease in Adults