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. 2003 Oct 25;327(7421):990; author reply 991.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7421.990.

Longevity and C282Y mutation for haemochromatosis: data do not support conclusion

Andy C Y Li, Jonathan Powell
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Longevity and C282Y mutation for haemochromatosis: data do not support conclusion

Andy C Y Li et al. BMJ. .
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