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The Frequency of Genes for Hemochromatosis in Patients Attending a Health Appraisal Clinic
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disease in which iron is deposited in body tissues. Iron deposits can lead to serious liver damage (cirrhosis), diabetes, heart failure, arthritis, and bronze discoloration of the skin. When hemochromatosis is detected early, organ damage can be prevented by routinely removing blood. Standard …
