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Hemochromatosis type 1 (or simply Haemochromatosis, or HH) is a hereditary disease characterized by excessive absorption of dietary iron resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores. Humans, like most animals, have no means to excrete excess iron. Excess iron accumulates in tissues and organs disrupting their normal function. The most susceptible organs include the liver, adrenal glands, the heart and the pancreas; patients can present with cirrhosis, adrenal insufficiency, heart failure or Diabetes. The hereditary form of the disease is most common among those of Northern European ancestry, in particular those of Irish descent, and is currently the most common in the US.
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Are brown eyes or blue eyes the most prevalent amongs Caucasians?
Brown eyes are more prevalent among Caucasians than blue eyes. Across all ethnicities, brown eyes are the most common eye color.
What kinds of people have more of a chance of getting hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a genetic disease, therefore people who have ancestors who were hemophiliacs have a greater chance of getting it.
Do African Americans have more red blood cells than caucasians?
No they don't. African Americans and European Americans (0r Caucasians) have very similar blood. The only notable difference is that people of African descent are more prone to sickle cell anemia.
What gender is alstrom syndrome more common for?
According to the Alstrom Syndrome International website, there is no gender difference.
What type of mutation causes bipolar?
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally and usually appears between the ages of 15 and 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder.
Which disorder is more common in Caucasians?
Cystic fibrosis
What is the most common symptom of a genetic disorder?
The most common symptom of a genetic disorder is the abnormality in chromosome structure or number. People with a genetic disorder have a distinct physical or facial feature like abnormally shaped ears.
Are brown eyes or blue eyes the most prevalent amongs Caucasians?
Brown eyes are more prevalent among Caucasians than blue eyes. Across all ethnicities, brown eyes are the most common eye color.
Where does homolophia occurs more often?
genetic disorder
What are the demographics of PKU?
PKU (phenylketonuria) is a genetic disorder that affects people of all races and ethnicities. Approximately 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 babies worldwide are born with PKU. It is more common in individuals of European or Native American descent.
Why were Jewish children easily targeted to get the tay sachs disease?
Tay Sachs is a genetic disorder passed on from parent to child. The Genetic disorder is common in european Jews & since Jews tend to mary within their gene pool the disorder does not get diluted so it shows up more within the Jewish community.
What kinds of people have more of a chance of getting hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a genetic disease, therefore people who have ancestors who were hemophiliacs have a greater chance of getting it.
Is trimethylamine a human genetic disorder?
Trimethylamine is not a human genetic disorder. It is a product of decomposition in plants and animals. go to the related links box for more information on trimethylamine.
Why is Spina Bifida more common in white people?
It does affect Caucasians more than other races, but the reason is unknown.
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises form melanocytes Melanoma is most common in Caucasians Why do Caucasians have a greater incidence of melanoma?
Their skin is lighter and more UV rays enter the skin.
How may the pattern of distribution of keloids be said to differ according to race?
facial keloids more common in Caucasians and relatively uncommon in Asians. African Americans are more likely to develop keloids on the legs or feet than either Asians or Caucasians
Do African Americans have more red blood cells than caucasians?
No they don't. African Americans and European Americans (0r Caucasians) have very similar blood. The only notable difference is that people of African descent are more prone to sickle cell anemia.
