Which of the following blood group systems is associated with a decreased risk of sickle cell disease?

A ABO blood group system
B Rh blood group system
C Kell blood group system
D Fy blood group system
The Fy blood group system, also known as the Duffy blood group system, has been associated with a decreased risk of sickle cell disease. Individuals with the Fy(a-b-) phenotype have been shown to have a lower risk of developing sickle cell disease.
Journal of Clinical Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium