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Haemochromatosis is the UKs most commonly undiagnosed genetic condition. Over 380,000 people are at risk. It’s simple to treat, easy to diagnose. Without treatment people are dying of cancer, heart problems, diabetes, liver disease. Help us to reach over 25,000 people to raise awareness & save lives
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Situation
GH is massively underdiagnosed, directly affecting over 380,000 people, however the NHS is aware of just 20,000 people with the condition. GH can cause liver disease, cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue, diabetes, severe joint pain, sexual health issues & neurological issues. Diagnosed early, it is manageable & not life-limiting. Symptoms of GH when presented to a GP are often mistaken for other conditions & patients can go years without diagnosis, sometimes sadly once it is too late!
Solution
The single largest obstacle to saving considerable resources, suffering & lives, is poor levels of awareness of GH amongst health professionals & the public. Our charity with the support of this funding are going to empower the public & healthcare professionals by running the biggest GH awareness campaign across 10 cities. This will take place in June 2021 on Genetic Haemochromatosis Awareness Week. This will increase awareness of symptoms, increase diagnosis, and ultimately save lives!
