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. 2003 May 11;3:8. doi: 10.1186/1471-230X-3-8

Table 5.

Associated Medical Conditions in First Degree Relatives

Medical Condition Proportion with One 1st Degree Relative
Iron Deficiency Anemia 40%
Osteoporosis 31%
B12 Deficiency 25%
Lactose Intolerance 20%
Folate Deficiency 19%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 18%
Rheumatoid Arthritis 17%
Type 1 Diabetes 12%
Hypothyroidism 11%