Prevalence of disorders detected by newborn screening in Santa Catarina

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of PKU proved to be lesser than the national prevalence, while CAH prevalence was greater. On the other hand CH prevalence was similar to the global and national prevalence. Moreover, the predominance of the Caucasian population in the state resulted in reduced prevalence of HB S and increased prevalence of CF in relation to the rest of the country.
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia e Metabologia - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research