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Current status of newborn screening worldwide: 2015
Bradford L Therrell1, Carmencita David Padilla2, J Gerard Loeber3
1National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC), Austin, TX; Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
Seminars in Perinatology
|May 17, 2015
Summary
Newborn screening (NBS) has advanced to detect over 50 conditions, preventing severe health issues. This report reviews global NBS activities by region since 2007, offering a comprehensive overview.
Area of Science:
- Medical screening
- Public health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Newborn screening (NBS) has evolved significantly, expanding from basic tests to comprehensive systems detecting over 50 conditions.
- Previous reviews of global NBS activities exist, but a comprehensive update since 2007 was lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of global newborn screening activities and advancements since 2007.
- To assess the current state of NBS programs across five major world regions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of global newborn screening activities.
- Categorization of the world into five regions: North America, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
- Analysis of recent NBS developments and data within each region.
Main Results:
- Newborn screening now detects over 50 conditions, significantly enhancing early disease detection and prevention.
- The report details regional variations and progress in NBS implementation worldwide.
- Extensive reference lists and summarized NBS health data are provided in tabular format.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, up-to-date review of global newborn screening activities is crucial for understanding current practices and future directions.
- Regional assessments highlight the evolving landscape of NBS programs internationally.
- This report serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the field of newborn health.
