There is significant debate as to the benefits of screening. Some studies suggest that early detection would decrease the risk of osteoporosis and anaemia.
In contrast, a cohort study in Cambridge suggested that people with undetected coeliac disease had a beneficial risk profile for cardiovascular disease (less overweight, lower cholesterol levels). and irritable bowel syndrome.
Other clinical scenarios in which screening may be justified include type 1 diabetes, Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome, lupus, and autoimmune thyroid disease.
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