3RD YEAR OF SMA NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM

The Newborn Screening Program involves screening newborns for certain diseases. The aim of this program is to prevent conditions such as mental retardation, brain damage and irreversible damage.

By initiating appropriate treatments for diagnosed babies, an environment is created where the disorders caused by these diseases are prevented and they are enabled to reach a certain level of intelligence.

In addition, reducing consanguineous marriages and increasing public awareness are also possible. is targeted. In this way, the economic burden it will bring to society is prevented.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has been added to the screening panel as of 09.05.2022.