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Public health
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Risk of carrying the 'Celtic curse' gene varies across Ireland, new study finds

Genetic risk for haemochromatosis is highest in north‑west Ireland and parts of Scotland, with substantial regional variation across the British Isles.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Do YOU live in a 'Celtic Curse' hotspot? Map reveals

Haemochromatosis prevalence is highest in north‑west Ireland and elevated across Celtic regions of the UK and Ireland, driven by the C282Y genetic variant.
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