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Effect of hemochromatosis genotype and lifestyle factors on iron and red cell indices in a community population.
Clinical chemistry - 1 Feb 2001
Rossi E, Bulsara M K, Olynyk J K, Cullen D J, Summerville L, Powell L W
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Heterozygotes for the C282Y mutation of the HFE gene may have altered hematology indices and higher iron stores than wild-type subjects. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 1488 females and 1522 males 20-79 years of age drawn from the Busselton (Australia) population study to assess the effects of HFE genotype, age, gender, and lifestyle on serum iron and hematology indices. RESULTS:...
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