Hemochromatosis

Category: Endocrine & Metabolic / Iron Metabolism Disorder

Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron from the diet, leading to iron overload and damage to organs such as the liver, heart, and pancreas.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 people of Northern European descent (Source: CDC)

Medical Breakthroughs

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