Global, regional, and national burden of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021

This study underscores the growing burden of G6PD deficiency, with substantial regional disparities. The findings emphasize the need for improved screening programs, policy interventions, and resource allocation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Continued surveillance is essential to mitigate the long-term health consequences of this disorder.