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October 12, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

G6PD deficiency in Malaysia’s Proto-Malay Orang Asli indigenous population: A molecular and epidemiological study

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G6PD deficiency is prevalent in the Proto-Malay Orang Asli community, demonstrating a need for awareness and testing.
The overall estimated prevalence of G6PD deficiency in this population was 6.8%, highlighting significant health implications.
Molecular analysis identified five diverse G6PD variants, indicating the genetic diversity of the population.
A total of 258 blood samples were analyzed, with molecular diversity suggesting different historical exposure to malaria.

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Epidemiological study reveals significant G6PD deficiency prevalence in Proto-Malay Orang Asli, indicating health risks.

Zailani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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