Volume 1, Number 2
Hemochromatosis Awareness Month - May, 2008
Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder affecting Canadians today. Caused by a defect of iron metabolism, those affected may retain excess iron in vital organs, joints and tissues. This has serious health consequences for those affected.
During the month of May, I encourage Canadians to learn about [...]
Volume 1, Number 1
Very Common, Yet Virtually Unknown
Potentially Fatal, Yet Easily Treatable
Hemochromatosis - Canada’s Most Common Genetic Disorder
A Message from Bob Rogers, Executive Director of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HHC) is the most common genetic disorder affecting Canadians. It is a crippling, potentially fatal condition caused by a defect of iron metabolism that leads [...]