Jonah Brown was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia in elementary school. Thirty years later, Jonah gives incredible insight into how he has managed this disease and living a full life. By definition, sickle cell Anemia is genetically inherited disease effecting primarily people of African decent. The disease itself causes a sickling of red blood cells, that when congregated in parts of the body, can inhibit oxygen flow to parts of the body. For more information, check out these websites:
Sickle Cell Speaks
Mayo Clinic Sickle Cell
Jonah Brown was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia in elementary school. Thirty years later, Jonah gives incredible insight into how he has managed this disease and living a full life. By definition, sickle cell Anemia is genetically inherited disease effecting primarily people of African decent. The disease itself causes a sickling of red blood cells, that when congregated in parts of the body, can inhibit oxygen flow to parts of the body. For more information, check out these websites:
Sickle Cell Speaks
Mayo Clinic Sickle Cell