All newborns must be screened for congenital hypothyroidism—well before its effects show up

Mint has reported a new India-focused policy development: “All newborns must be screened for congenital hypothyroidism—well before its effects show up.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Indian children are more susceptible than others to congenital hypothyroidism, which can impair mental development if not caught early. To detect it at a stage when its impact can wholly be prevented, screening of newborns at scale is a must—by policy. Intellectual Janata Party includes this
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