Social Issues

Impact of Thalassaemia on the author:
Positive Impact:
• Learn to appreciate life
o Intense passion for living and a deep appreciation for health
o To be the best person that he can be
• Inspiration to continue life
• Quality of life of life is more meaningful than quantity.
• Instil determination and strong will
• Strengthens family dynamics
o Having a supportive family
• Able to understand and share the feelings of others (empathetic)
o Treasure loved ones, family and friends.

Negative Impact:
• Frustration
o Have to deal with chronic illness that consumes an exorbitant amount of time
• Financial difficulties
o Expensive insurance coverage.
• Affect Marital relationship
• Doctor’s appointments, medical procedures, and surgeries are a routine part of life
• Heightened awareness of own mortality