Is high-school screening for hereditary haemochromatosis acceptable and feasible?

遗传性血色素沉着病（HH）是一种可预防的成人发病遗传性铁超载疾病。在这个研究项目中，我们将为高中生提供测试他们患HH风险的机会。测试将通过无痛刷脸颊测试。通过问卷调查和访谈，我们将评估对学生的心理影响。我们还将评估那些HH风险增加的人是否采取措施预防疾病。

Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a preventable adult onset genetic iron overload disorder. In this research project we will offer senior high school students the opportunity to be tested for their risk of developing HH. Testing will be by a painless cheek brush test. Using questionnaires and interviews we will assess the psychological impact on the students. We will also assess whether those who are at increased risk of HH take steps to prevent disease.