Kuroda, YIto, M2009-05-272009-05-271999-12-13Kuroda Y, Ito M. A nationwide follow-up system is essential for a neonatal screening program. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1999 ; 30 Suppl 2(): 38-40http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/34168The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.A long-term follow-up study gives many benefits to patients detected by neonatal screening, their families, and all members who are involved in neonatal screening program. However, the follow-up system is not functioning satisfactorily enough in Japan. A nationwide long-term follow-up system needs to be established immediately to make the neonatal screening system complete in Japan.engChild Health Services --organization & administrationContinuity of Patient Care --organization & administrationHumansIncidenceInfant, NewbornJapan --epidemiologyMetabolism, Inborn Errors --diagnosisNational Health Programs --organization & administrationNeonatal Screening --organization & administrationJournal Article