Hereditary hemochromatosis.

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Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an autosomal recessive iron overload disorder that affects more than one million Americans. This underdiagnosed disorder is associated with high morbidity and mortality, which can be prevented with early identification and treatment. A DNA test that can identify asymptomatic at-risk individuals before biochemical indicators are positive is available commercially. Nurses need...

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