Promotion of Newborn Screening

Running head: PROMOTION OF NEWBORN SCREENING
PROMOTION OF NEWBORN SCREENING
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1PROMOTION OF NEWBORN SCREENING
Abstract
This essay will focus on the idea and concept of newborn screening test to determine
the presence of genetic disorder in newborn babies. The inherited genetic disorder included in
this test are mentioned in the essay with the focus on the advantages of implementing the
screening test. The newborn screening test procedure are explained with major highlight
given on the incidence or prevalence of genetic disorder in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive
literature review was conducted stating the advantages of implementing the process of
newborn screening (NBS) test. The possible ways to overcome the barriers of newborn
screening test was highlighted and different intervention methods or approaches was
identified for early detection of any genetic disorder in the newborn baby with early diagnosis
approach.

2PROMOTION OF NEWBORN SCREENING
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Disorders included in NBS.........................................................................................................3
Newborn screening test procedure.............................................................................................4
Need of newborn screening test in Saudi Arabia.......................................................................5
Literature review........................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................8