Haemoglobinopathies in Newborn Screening: Epidemiological Findings and Exploratory Analysis of HbA0 Distribution in a Population-Based Neonatal Cohort from Northern Italy
Haemoglobinopathies are an increasing health concern in Europe due to changing population demographics. In Italy, however, newborn screening (NBS) for haemoglobinopathies is not yet included in the national mandatory screening panel. The primary aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of haemoglobinopathies in...