What is the life expectancy for someone with Sickle Cell Anemia?

For people who have both genes for Sickle Cell Anemia, the life expectancy for males is 42 years and 48 years for females. People who only have one gene for the disease are expected to live between 60 and 68 years depending on the gender. The life expectancy for people with the disease has increased over the years due to improved technology.