Hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1, or HT1, is a very rare genetic condition. It prevents the body from breaking down a substance called tyrosine found in food. This leads to the build-up of toxic levels of substances in the blood. If left untreated, this can cause damage to the liver, kidneys and the nervous system.| view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk
The UK NSC is consulting on whether to change its recommendation on this condition and is accepting public comments.| view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK and worldwide. Around 48,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer and about 35,000 people die from the disease every year in the UK. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer. Other causes include passive smoking and exposure to certain gases and chemicals.| view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk