Newborns to be screened for rare genetic disorders

Newborn babies will be screened for four rare life-threatening genetic disorders from today.

Newborns to be screened for rare genetic disorders

All babies will be offered screening for the four inherited metabolic diseases, which can cause death or lifelong disability, as part of a Public Health England programme.

The NHS already uses a blood test on babies when they are five to eight days old to screen for five conditions including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease.

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