地中海贫血是一种遗传性疾病，会导致红细胞异常。

___Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes abnormal red blood cells.

患有重型地中海贫血的患者通常需要定期输血来维持健康。

Patients with severe ___thalassemia usually require regular blood transfusions to stay healthy.

地中海贫血在东南亚地区较为常见，医生建议高风险人群进行基因检测。

Doctors recommend genetic testing for people at high risk of ___thalassemia in Southeast Asia.