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 | Adult | Not recommended |