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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

NHS to screen newborns in England for rare genetic disorder

Newborns will be screened for HT1 as part of the blood test offered five days after birth (Alamy/PA) -

Newborn babies in England will be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition that can cause long-term health problems if left untreated, officials have announced.

Hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) affects around seven babies a year in the UK.

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