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Excess iron and iron overload can contribute to the occurrence of certain conditions and diseases. Serum transferrin saturation can indicate a predisposition for iron overload. This study found that elevated levels of serum transferrin saturation were associated with a significantly higher risk of death from all causes. Further research is needed to determine if measuring serum transferrin produces useful information about the likely course and outcome of some diseases.