On Mon, 5 Feb 2001, Ingrid Bauer/J-C Catry wrote:

> I think there is no clear line between innate and acquired.

In some cases it's true that there is no clear line.  In this
case, it's clear.  If you are homozygous for the mutant gene that
causes hemochromatosis, you will have the disease.  It doesn't
matter what you eat or how you live, although some diets will
cause problems sooner than others.  The bloodletting therapy is
simple, inexpensive, and effective.

Todd Moody
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