Study maps highest hemochromatosis risk in Celtic populations

Grim ‘Celtic Curse’ genetic disease mapped as UK and Ireland hotspots revealed - The Mirror

A new study has shown which parts of the UK are at highest risk of developing the genetic disease, which is dubbed the "Celtic Curse", and can lead to serious illness if untreated

Study maps highest hemochromatosis risk in Celtic populations

People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic disease that causes a dangerous build-up of iron in the body, a study suggests.

Hotspots for genetic disease known as the "Celtic Curse" mapped across UK

Scientists have mapped the highest-risk areas for haemochromatosis, known as the 'Celtic Curse', with people from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland most affected by the genetic disease

People from northwest Ireland most likely to develop ‘Celtic Curse’ genetic disease, study finds

Haemochromatosis is an inherited genetic disorder that can lead to organ damage

The place in Scotland with highest risk of genetic disease causing heart failure and cancer

The relatively unknown condition can go undetected for years

Hereditary Haemochromatosis Risk Across British Isles

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers has unveiled a comprehensive analysis of hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) risk and diagnostic patterns across the British Isles and Ireland. This work marks a significant advancement in understanding the genetic landscape that underpins this common iron overload disorder, shedding light on the nuanced interplay […]