Risk Assessment for G6PD Deficiency

Genetic predisposition: G6PD deficiency is an X-linked recessive disorder, meaning it is more common in males.
Ethnicity: Higher prevalence in people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian descent.
Family history: A family history of G6PD deficiency increases the risk.
Triggers that can cause hemolysis:
- Certain drugs (e.g., sulfonamides, antimalarials, aspirin, some antibiotics)
- Foods like fava beans
- Infections and illnesses
- Exposure to strong oxidizing agents (e.g., mothballs containing naphthalene).