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G6PD deficiencyis the most commongenetic enzyme deficiencyin the world. -
Most at riskare the most vulnerable —infants in their firstweek or two of life. -
Most of the timethose who are G6PD deficientsuffer no apparent harm.but for somethe effects are devastating. -
Help us spread the wordabout this condition,and avoid needlesssuffering and distress.
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Knowledge Affects Lives.
Calling all those who are diagnosed G6PD deficient! We established a 15-minute survey for you. Your input will help us have a better understanding of those who are living with this enzyme disorder. The importance of this survey is to seek validation to healthier ways of living having G6PDd. It creates an unbiased compass that will help direct the Foundation to its next topic of research!
Time for change!
The Foundation wants to provide the most up to date information on G6PDd and needs your support. You can help our growing G6PD Deficiency Awareness Campaign by giving a donation today. Thank you!
Fast Facts
Get educated on the basics of this enzyme deficiency, the populations it affects, as well as the statistics behind it all.
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Screening
What methods are available, who should be screened, and what are the challenges with each of the available options for screening.
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Brody’s Battle
Brody’s Battle happened in the first ten days of his life and nearly ended it, leaving him with terrible brain damage caused by a condition called Kernicterus. Our foundation was started to spare other newborns such life threatening events by raising awareness of how undiagnosed G6PD deficiency can lead to Jaundice and Kernicterus.
This story does not have to happen to another family… read more »