Why is newborn screening important?
Newborn screening (NBS) is an initial stage screening program done shortly after birth that includes testing newborn infants for certain genetic, congenital, and metabolic disorders. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India is the highest globally. The leading causes for a high IMR are low birth weight, pneumonia, and birth asphyxia. Other genetic, metabolic, and […]
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