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HFE Hereditary haemochromatosis is generally found only in Caucasian races with higher prevalence in people of northern European (Scandinavian and Celtic) origins.
In Ireland, the genetic risk is about 1 in 80.
In other northern European countries and countries with high levels of European migration like Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, South Africa and Brazil the prevalence is quite high.
In Australia for instance, the risk is about 1 in 200.