Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: worldwide coverage 50 years after its start
Authors' conclusion
Over the past decades, several countries have launched NBS programs for CH or conducted pilot studies, and the coverage of most existing NBS programs has increased. Nevertheless, approximately 70% of newborns worldwide still lack access to NBS for CH, predominantly in African and Asian countries, accounting for a significant part of annual births.
Study context
- Population
- Newborn screening programs for congenital hypothyroidism worldwide, by country
- Outcome
- Implementation of new NBS programs for CH over the past decade, screening methods and coverage rates
Methodological detailsLiterature data from PubMed, Embase and Google searches
- Literature data from PubMed, Embase and Google searches
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Worldwide coverage of NBS for CH · current
Children worldwide screened for congenital hypothyroidism (CH)
29.6%
Further findings
Global iodine sufficiency · 2023
- Countries achieving adequate iodine levels
- 149 of 193
Original publication
Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: worldwide coverage 50 years after its start. Eur Thyroid J. Published 15 January 2025. doi:10.
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