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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension (adult) | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Hypertension (child) | Child | Not recommended | |
| IVA | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Kernicterus | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Kidney disease | Adult | Not recommended | |
| LCHADD | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Lead poisoning | Child | Not recommended | |
| Lung cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| MCADD | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Metachromatic leukodystrophy | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| MPS I | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| MSUD | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Neural tube defect | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Neuroblastoma | Child | Not recommended | |
| Obesity | Child | Not recommended | |
| Oral cancer | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Organic acid oxidation disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Osteoporosis | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Ovarian cancer | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Partner violence | Antenatal, Adult | Not recommended | OPEN |