<unk>  is a hereditary disease characterized by improper dietary iron metabolism (making it an iron overload disorder), which causes the accumulation of iron in a number of body tissues. Iron accumulation can eventually cause end organ damage, most importantly in the pancreas manifesting as diabetes, and liver failure.  It is estimated that roughly one in every 300-400 people are affected by the disease, primarily of Northern European and Anglo-English descent.
Hemochromatosis
Pernicious anemia
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Hyperlipoproteinemia type 5
Alcoholism
Porphyria
Diabetes mellitus type 1
Hyperlipoproteinemia type II