Publisher's Synopsis
Newborn screening in the United States today is a complex public health endeavor that touches the lives of nearly every one of the four million babies born in the country each year. In this chapter we offer an account of the basic features of newborn screening as it is practiced in the United States. We first trace the origins and describe the current practice of newborn screening, noting some of the challenging aspects of it that raise ethical questions. Then, we briefly describe the state and federal policies pertaining to the practice of newborn screening.
