Population screening for hemochromatosis--are we finding people with a disease or a biochemical curiosity?
Hemochromatosis is a common genetic disease in which early diagnosis and treatment results in an excellent long-term prognosis. Population screening projects have been completed that included iron tests and genetic testing. In this review, the controversial issues surrounding population screening for hemochromatosis are explored in the context of available information from large screening studies.
Adams
Paul C
PC
Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London. padams@uwo.ca
D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005828:Genetics, Population; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D010375:Pedigree; D011287:Prejudice