Sickle Cell Anaemia

Duration: 24

Year Published: 1982

Creator: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines sickle cell anemia from both a human and a scientific perspective, indicating that over 2 1/2 million African Americans either have the disease or carry the trait in their genes. Stresses the importance of educating the black community about sickle cell anaemia by focusing on the Williamses who, unaware they were carriers, had six children--three of whom are severely afflicted with the disease. Uses microphotography to show red blood cells changing into sickle cells and to also show how they clog the veins. Illustrates, through animation, how blood samples are analyzed and how the normal red blood cells look compared to sickle cells., Examines sickle cell anemia from both a human and a scientific perspective, indicating that over 2 1/2 million African Americans either have the disease or carry the trait in their genes. Stresses the importance of educating the black community about sickle cell anaemia by focusing on the Williamses who, unaware they were carriers, had six children--three of whom are severely afflicted with the disease. Uses microphotography to show red blood cells changing into sickle cells and to also show how they clog the veins. Illustrates, through animation, how blood samples are analyzed and how the normal red blood cells look compared to sickle cells.

Complete Record: Examines sickle cell anemia from both a human and a scientific perspective, indicating that over 2 1/2 million African Americans either have the disease or carry the trait in their genes. Stresses the importance of educating the black community about sickle cell anaemia by focusing on the Williamses who, unaware they were carriers, had six children--three of whom are severely afflicted with the disease. Uses microphotography to show red blood cells changing into sickle cells and to also show how they clog the veins. Illustrates, through animation, how blood samples are analyzed and how the normal red blood cells look compared to sickle cells., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.