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Screening for hemochromatosis.

Mark A McCullen1, Darrell H G Crawford, Peter E Hickman

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia.

Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
|December 1, 2001
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Widespread population screening for hereditary hemochromatosis requires more data. Further research is needed on disease burden and screening outcomes before introducing broad community screening programs.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Public Health
  • Genetic Screening

Background:

  • Hereditary hemochromatosis is a common autosomal recessive disorder in Northern European populations.
  • It is considered a potential candidate for population screening due to fulfilling WHO criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the suitability of hereditary hemochromatosis for population screening.
  • To address disagreements regarding screening tests, natural history, and penetrance.
  • To examine ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic screening.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and expert opinions on screening for hereditary hemochromatosis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic test performance, standardization issues, and threshold values.

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  • Consideration of ethical concerns, cost-effectiveness, and impact on disease burden.

    • Main Results:

    • Disagreement exists on the ideal screening test and its performance.
    • Variability in test measurements and threshold selection pose challenges.
    • Ethical considerations, including informed consent and discrimination, are significant concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • More data on disease burden and screening outcomes in the general community are necessary.
    • Widespread population screening for hereditary hemochromatosis is not recommended at this time.
    • Further research is required to establish the efficacy and safety of screening programs.