Newborn tests ‘not fit for purpose’ for minority ethnic babies

Joe Lepper
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Newborn medical tests, including an assessment developed more than 70 years ago, are “not fit for purpose” to deal with the health needs of black, Asian and minority ethnic babies, research has found.

An 'immediate' update of the tests to consider different skin colours is being called for. Picture: Adobe Stock
An 'immediate' update of the tests to consider different skin colours is being called for. Picture: Adobe Stock

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