Sun May Arise on SMA : Newborn Screening of Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Belgium

Sun May Arise on SMA : Newborn Screening of SMA in Belgium

Medico-economic study of Newborn screening of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

The aim of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility and the medico-economic impact of a spinal muscular atrophy neonatal screening in a European country. We propose a 3-year-neonatal screening program in Southern Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) where there is 59.000 newborns/year, among whom 6 are affected by spinal muscular atrophy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All newborns in southern Belgium

Exclusion Criteria:

• Newborns whose parents refuse screening