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JULY is National Hemochromatosis Awareness and Screening Month!
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On the National Health Observances Calendar (healthfinder.gov) hemochromatosis (HHC) is among the daily, weekly and monthly national health observances. Hemochromatosis is an inherited
disorder; people with this condition absorb extra iron from the diet. The body has no efficient way to excrete iron, so over time, excesses build in vital organs of the liver, heart,
pancreas, pituitary and joints. Iron burdened organs eventually fail to function and disease or premature death occurs. Excess iron levels can be reduced with blood donation (phlebotomy).
Simple tests can define body iron levels. Is your iron elevated?
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Find out by requesting an iron panel: fasting serum iron, TIBC and serum ferritin. If your iron is elevated,
you may want to get a DNA test, but reducing high iron levels is most important! Contact IDI to see what you can do to raise awareness in your community: pclark@irondisorders.org or
Call 888-565-4766
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