EnterpriseIS would like to recognise and create awareness for the most common genetic disorder in Australia – Haemochromatosis. People with haemochromatosis absorb too much iron from their diet. The excess iron is stored in the body and over time, this leads to iron overload.
We all know that not enough iron causes health problems, but few realise that for some, too much iron is also a problem. If undetected and untreated, the excess iron can cause organ or tissue damage and can potentially result in premature death. Haemochromatosis tends to be under-diagnosed, partly because its symptoms are similar to those caused by a range of other illnesses.
Unbeknown to us, even some of our own staff live with this condition daily. If you’d like more information about the condition or if you’d like to help Haemochromatosis Australia with a donation for early detection and treatment , please follow the link.