UK NSC Recommendations
This list summarises whether population screening is currently recommended for a condition or not, and if it is open to public comments at this time.
Recommendations are reviewed regularly, usually every 3 years. Use the filters to read the details of the findings and supporting documents from the most recent review.
Condition | Who it affects | Screening recommended | Public comments |
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm | Adult | Recommended | |
Alcohol misuse | Adult | Not recommended | |
ALD | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Amino acid metabolism disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Anaemia | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
Asymptomatic bacteriuria | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
Atrial fibrillation | Adult | Not recommended | |
Bacterial vaginosis | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
Biliary atresia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Biotinidase deficiency | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Bladder cancer | Adult | Not recommended | |
Blood group & RhD status and red cell alloantibodies | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
Bowel cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
Breast cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
Cervical cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
Chlamydia (adult) | Adult | Not recommended | |
Chlamydia (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
Coeliac Disease | Adult | Not recommended | |
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Congenital cataracts | Newborn | Recommended |