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The development and organization of newborn screening programs in Turkey

Başak Tezel1, Dilek Dilli, Hilal Bolat

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Health, Public Health Institution of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey.

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
|December 31, 2013
PubMed

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Turkey

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Newborn screening identifies severe, treatable infant disorders.
  • Turkey has a high incidence of these disorders due to consanguineous marriage.
  • Screening is crucial for early intervention in high-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the development and organization of newborn screening programs in Turkey.
  • To discuss the current status, limitations, and future of these programs.
  • Focus on phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, and biotinidase deficiency screenings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the national newborn screening program's progress.
  • Analysis of screening rates and program goals.
  • Discussion of challenges and future strategies.

Main Results:

  • Newborn screening rates in Turkey increased significantly from 4.7% in 1987 to 95% by 2008.
  • The program successfully met its 2012 goal of exceeding 95% screening coverage.
  • The national program demonstrates successful implementation and extensive reach.

Conclusions:

  • The national newborn screening program in Turkey is largely successful due to political will and healthcare worker dedication.
  • Limited nutrition and metabolism clinics and specialists create access barriers and inefficiencies.
  • Improving the quality and number of specialized clinics is recommended for enhanced program effectiveness.
Abstract

Keywords:
biotinidase deficiencycongenital hypothyroidismnewborn screeningphenylketonuria

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