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IRON DISORDERS INSTITUTE

A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY HEALTH AGENCY

ABOUT TOO MUCH IRON

11 Million Americans or more have the genes that can result in too much iron.

ABOUT TOO LITTLE IRON

Iron deficiency with and without anemia are a key focus areas for Iron Disorders Institute.

Common Iron Disorders

hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis (HH) is a disease that results from excessive amounts of iron in the body (iron overload).

iron-deficiency

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the world.

Anemia of chronic disease

Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) is also referred to as anemia of inflammatory response. 

Dymetabolic iron overload syndrome

is characterized by an elevated serum ferritin with a normal…

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MORE THAN

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AMERICANS HAVE AN IRON DISORDER.

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THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY & FAMILIES ACROSS THE GLOBE

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INFORMATION FOR

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Do you have a patient with Hemochromatosis and need to better understand diagnosis and treatment? Download our Physician-Reviewed reference chart below to learn more. 

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ABOUT US

Iron Disorders Institute is a 501(c)3 national organization headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. IDI received its non-profit status in 1998.

Vision Statement:

Iron Disorders Institute’s vision is that no one should suffer or die prematurely because of  Iron-Out-of-Balance™.

Mission Statement:

IDI exists so that people with iron disorders receive early, accurate (complete) diagnosis, appropriate treatment and are equipped to live in good health.

We carry out our mission and our vision by:

  • Providing reliable information about iron disorders
  • Making the best use of resources and being accountable to you,
  • Supporting a positive relationship between you and your physician,
  • Advocating for you to government health agencies, the media, health policy and law makers and the medical community,
  • Concentrating efforts on educations and raising awareness

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