We've talked about what Hemoglobin, but what is Hemoglobinopathy? These are a group of disorders passed down through families (inherited) in which there is abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule. Hemoglobinopathies include sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, hemoglobin C disease, and hemoglobin S-C disease.The CDC monitors hemoglobinopathies to find out how many people have these disorders and how they affect health over time.Hemoglobinapathy