Population screening for hemochromatosis: has the time finally come?

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Hemochromatosis refers to a group of common heritable disorders among Western Caucasians which increase susceptibility for development of iron overload and its complications. These consequences are preventable by early detection and simple, relatively inexpensive treatment. Screening of appropriate populations to detect hemochromatosis before iron overload occurs is both effective and cost-effective. The primary...

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