This longer life span creates both opportunities and problems for Cooleys anemia victims in a variety of areas which need to be addressed. The Committee requests that the Secretary of Health and Human Services. in consultation with the Cooleys Anemia Foundation and the federally assisted Cooleys anemia projects in New York and New England. carry out a comprehensive survey of the newly emerging needs of patients and their families. In addition. the Committee suggests that the Secretary consider developing clinical service programs in other regions of the country to provide access to care for scattered concentrations of the atrisk group. particularly in areas where there are concentrations of Asian immigrants. This will help document the prevalence of Cooleys anemia in that population. Mr.
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