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.
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| Condition | Who it affects | Screening recommended | Public comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal aortic aneurysm | Adult | Recommended | |
| Bowel cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Breast cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Cervical cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Congenital cataracts | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Congenital heart disease | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Congenital hypothyroidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Cryptorchidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Cystic fibrosis (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Developmental dislocation of the hip | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Diabetic retinopathy | Adult | Recommended | |
| Down's syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Edwards' syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Fetal anomalies | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| GA1 | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Growth | Child | Recommended | |
| HCU | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Hearing (child) | Child | Recommended | |
| Hearing (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Hepatitis B | Antenatal | Recommended |