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Newborn screening program: 99% of newborns screened in 2023; 29 confirmed cases reported
Summary
Division of Public Health Services reported that in 2023 New Hampshire screened 11,976 of 12,070 births (99%); the program confirmed 29 cases that year and contracted UMass for lab services and Dr. Kritzer for metabolic consultation under RSA 132:10-a.
Courtney King, Bureau Chief for Family Health and Nutrition, presented New Hampshire's newborn screening annual report for calendar year 2023 on Oct. 24.
King said newborn screening operates under RSA 132:10-a and that the program screened 11,976 infants out of 12,070 births in 2023, a 99 percent screening rate. The remaining 1 percent reflects parental…
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