In the United States, between 70,000 and 100,000 people suffer from drepa**cytosis, also k**wn as sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia. This little-k**wn blood disease can have serious health complications. But What exactly is sickle cell disease? Who is most susceptible to the disease? How would you k**w if you had it? Answers to these questions can be found in this article.