🧒 Children and Adolescents (0–18 years)

Age | Screening / Test | Explanation |
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Newborn (birth to 6 months) | Thyroid screening, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Hearing, Vision | Early detection of metabolic and genetic disorders |
6 months – 6 years | Growth and developmental monitoring, Anemia screening (CBC if needed) | Assess height, weight, speech, and developmental skills |
Before school (4–6 years) | Vision test, Hearing test | Detect problems before school entry |
Adolescence (12–18 years) | Obesity screening, Blood pressure, Puberty counseling | Prevention of future chronic diseases |