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Yes, an estimated 25 million people in the United States are undetected carriers of an abnormal gene that causes Alpha-1, and may pass the gene on to their children. Alpha-1 carriers may be at risk for lung and/or liver disease. Please review A Guide for the Recently Diagnosed Alpha-1 Carrier to learn more about how Alpha-1 can be inherited.
