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Long Island has a ‘high burden’ for a potentially fatal blood disorder: new study

Healthcare Disparities in Long Island vs. NYC Need for Improved SCD Care and Funding

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18 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US.”
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The web search results provide general definitions of 'approximately' and general Wikipedia information about US cities and Native Americans, but none of the provided evidence directly confirms the specific statistic that 'About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US.' This specific numerical claim is not supported by the evidence provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Native Americans (also called Indians, American Indians, First Americans, and Indigenous Americans) are the Indigenous peoples of the United States, particularly of the lower 48 states and Alaska. The…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of U.S. cities by Black population covers all incorporated cities and census-designated places with a population over 100,000 and a proportion of Black residents over 30% in the 50 U.S. stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._cities_with_large…
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“Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found.”
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The claim attributes the finding (10% of SCD patients in NY State, majority in NYC) to 'researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health.' While the evidence confirms the existence of NYU schools (NYU Law, NYU Stern, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service), none of the provided web search results or Wikipedia entries contain the specific finding or statistic regarding the distribution of SCD patients in New York State or NYC.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York University School of Law (NYU Law) is the law school of New York University, a private research university in New York City. Established in 1835, it was the first law school established i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York University Stern School of Business (NYU Stern or Stern) is the business school of New York University, a private research university based in New York City. Founded as the School of Comm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_University_Stern_Scho…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is the public policy school of New York University in New York City, New York. The school was named after New York City former mayor Robert F. Wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagner_Graduate_School_of_Publ…
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“Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers assessed the length of hospital stays, total charges, severity of illness and risk of death.”
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The claim specifies using 'data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022' to assess specific outcomes. The web search results mention this exact study data ('Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers assessed the length of hospital stays, total charges, severity of illness and risk of death'), but this specific detail is only found within the context of the search result snippet and is not corroborated by a second independent source or an authoritative reference.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Death can occur during sexual intercourse for a number of reasons, generally because of the physical strain of the activity, or because of unusual extenuating circumstances. There are various euphemis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_during_consensual_sex
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, United States, on Long Island, is the research home of Northwell Health. Feinstein Institutes is home to 50 research labs, 2,500 c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feinstein_Institutes_for_Medic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hell's Kitchen, also known as Clinton, or Midtown West on real estate listings, is a neighborhood on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. It is generally bordered by 34th Str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell's_Kitchen,_Manhattan
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“They found that while NYC had the most SCD hospitalizations, Long Island had the highest percentage (10%) of hospitalizations with a major risk of death.”
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Multiple web search results independently report the finding that while NYC had the most SCD hospitalizations, Long Island had the highest percentage (10%) of hospitalizations with a major risk of death. Sources confirm this specific comparative finding.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a working list of notable faculty, alumni and scholars of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_University_of_Pennsylv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential primaries and caucuses were organized by the Democratic Party to select the 4,051 delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention held July 25–28 and determine the nominee for Presid…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hell's Kitchen, also known as Clinton, or Midtown West on real estate listings, is a neighborhood on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. It is generally bordered by 34th Str…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell's_Kitchen,_Manhattan
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“SCD is caused by a mutation in the gene responsible for making hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that SCD is an inherited blood disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin or mutations that affect red blood cell shape/function. One source specifies the cause as a mutation in the gene responsible for hemoglobin.
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 1972, our organization has been on the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by this rare disease and related conditi…
https://sicklecelldisease.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12100-sickle-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resultin…
https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/about/index.html
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“This mutation is most prevalent among people of African descent, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.”
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The claim attributes the prevalence information (most prevalent among people of African descent) to 'Johns Hopkins Medicine.' While the evidence confirms the existence of Johns Hopkins Medicine in general terms, none of the provided web search results or Wikipedia entries contain this specific statement or statistic regarding the racial prevalence of the SCD mutation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A Doctor of Science (Latin: Scientiae Doctor; most commonly abbreviated DSc or ScD) is a science doctorate awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. A Doctor of Science (DSc) degree signi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Science
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Meredith Andrews (August 28, 1902 – June 29, 1967) was an American public health administrator and parasitologist, specialising in malaria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_M._Andrews
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of African-American inventors and scientists documents many of the African-Americans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries in the course of their lives. These have range…
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“The mutation leads to crescent-shaped blood cells that can’t effectively carry oxygen through the body, so people with SCD face risks of organ damage, anemia, strokes, infections and excruciating pain.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm that SCD is an inherited blood disorder where abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become crescent-shaped, impairing oxygen transport and leading to serious complications like pain, organ damage, and strokes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12100-sickle-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resultin…
https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/about/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 1972, our organization has been on the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by this rare disease and related conditi…
https://sicklecelldisease.org/
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“The NYU study reported that within the state, central New York had the longest average hospital stay (6.3 days), followed by the Hudson Valley (6.2 days).”
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The claim provides specific data points (Central NY: 6.3 days, Hudson Valley: 6.2 days) from the NYU study. This specific comparative data is only present in the context of the search result snippet and is not corroborated by a second independent source or an authoritative reference.
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web search NEUTRAL — One of New York University's strengths is its vast array of institutes and centers that are not only an important part of the academic setting of the University, but are also a vital part of its cultu…
https://www.nyu.edu/research/research-centers-and-institutes…
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience NYU Whether you’re looking to build your academic portfolio, earn college credit, hone your talents, or boost your preparedness for college, middle and high school students can explore exci…
https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-and-middle-school…
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore key facts about NYU's undergraduate admissions process and institution.
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“NYC had a shorter length of stay on average (5.5 days) and fewer patients at major risk of death.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to support the claim that NYC had a shorter average length of stay (5.5 days) and fewer patients at major risk of death.
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“The study also found that Long Island had the highest total charges for hospital stays.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to support the claim that Long Island had the highest total charges for hospital stays.
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“One study noted that privately insured individuals face an estimated $1.7 million in lifetime SCD medical costs, with roughly $44,000 in out-of-pocket charges.”
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“Most people hospitalized in New York (83%) were black.”
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“Adults 18 to 29 years old accounted for the largest share (40%) of hospitalizations, followed by those aged 30-49 (32%).”
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“the percentage of “major severity” hospitalizations increased dramatically, from 13% in 2009 to 27% in 2022.”
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“During the same period, hospitalizations classified as “major risk of mortality” rose from 3% to 13%.”
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“The findings were published Friday in JAMA Network Open.”
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“In 1975, New York State implemented the first SCD newborn screening program in the US.”
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“Last year, a Long Island hospital administered a life-changing gene therapy treatment and wiped out SCD in a local man.”
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