Haemochromatosis Australia

Ancient Irish inherited Celtic curse from Russia Geneticists have discovered haemochromatosis in Ireland was inherited from people from the Pontic Steppe some 4,000 years ago | Irish genome

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Be like Mike Hussey: Give blood and save lives ─ maybe even your own Like 100,000 other Australians, you might be walking around with a killer gene that could end your life early and not even know it. But the condition, haemochromatosis, is simple to treat and you can....

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World Haemochromatosis Week is coming – June 1–7 💥
📢 Raise awareness by downloading and sharing our social media graphics!
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Are you the first in your family diagnosed with haemochromatosis?

Just one gene from each parent is enough to inherit it — even if they don’t have it.

🔗 ha.org.au/haemochromatosis/#ha-genetics

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1 Month to Go!
The countdown to World Haemochromatosis Week 2025 (June 1–7) is on!
Join us in raising awareness, supporting those affected, and inspiring action. Together, we can 'Lighten the Overload.'
👉 Learn more: www.ha.org.au/whats-on/world-haemochromatosis-week/

For further information on haemochromatosis visit www.ha.org.au

On this day in 1827, Beethoven died at 56 from liver cirrhosis from chronic hepatitis B. There is also a theory that he suffered from hereditary haemochromatosis.

Remarkably, lead poisoning from "medical treatments" at the time had also contributed to liver/renal failure.

Are You at Risk of Iron Overload
Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition causing excess iron absorption, leading to serious health issues—often with no symptoms
Early signs: chronic fatigue & joint pain
A simple blood test can detect it! Talk to your GP and visit www.ha.org.au

Prof Martin Delatyki speaks about screening for haemochromatosis.

Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Aust, causing iron overload that can lead to serious health issues if untreated.
The good news? It’s easy to manage with early detection and simple effective treatment—so you can live a normal healthy life.
See www.ha.org.au and talk to your GP