American Hemochromatosis Society
Contact details for American Hemochromatosis Society
Name: American Hemochromatosis Society (AHS) Address: 4044 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Unit #104, PMB 416 Lake Mary Florida 32746-2012 United States Telephone: 407 829 4488 1 888 655 IRON Toll Free Fax: 407-333-1284 Website: www.americanhs.org
About American Hemochromatosis Society - AHS
Also known as iron overload disease or "genetic iron poisoning" hereditary hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
Hereditary hemochromatosis can affect both sexes and all ages. 1 in 8 are carriers of the single hereditary hemochromatosis gene mutation and approximately 1 in every 100-200 have the double mutation gene placing them at a high risk of developing hereditary hemochromatosis.
Most individuals with the HH gene mutations don't release they have them. However they can be diagnosed easily and quickly.
The mission of the American Hemochromatosis Society (AHS) is:
"to educate and support the victims of HFE-associated hereditary hemochromatosis (genetic iron overload) and their families as well as educate the medical community on the latest research on Hereditary Hemochromatosis"
The American Hemochromatosis Society:
- conducts - media public awareness/education campaigns
- coordinates - a citizen lobby with a legislative agenda
- provides - support for HH patients, families and friends
